Doers of the Word Selected texts from James Jeremy Bell I. We can face the trials of life with joy because we know God is at work. II. Love for God will result in love for our neighbor. III. There is great power in faith-filled prayer. Questions for Discussion/Application: *Please open your Bibles to the book of James. Consider watching this video – which is an overview and summary of the book of James. *Having listened to the Sunday Sermon and watched the summary video, what is one thing that stands out that you want to “take home” and apply from this book and this series? *Please Read James 1:2-4. What does it look like practically for us to “count it all joy” when we “meet trials of various kinds”? *How do you want to grow personally in finding joy in God in the midst of difficulty? What kinds of steps can we take practically to do so? *Please read James 1:22-24. Why is it so critical that we not be hearers of the word only, but doers as well? *In chapter 2, we learned about the importance of “works” as evidence of saving faith. We don’t do good works in order to be saved, but good works do flow from the life of one who has been genuinely converted. How do we pursue good works in a grace-motivated way and avoid a legalistic performance mindset and mentality? *This book discusses sins of the tongue (see chapter 3 in particular). How did this series and this book challenge you with regards to your use of the tongue? *How does the gospel encourage and help us when we are confronted with our shortcomings and sins in going through this book? *Consider taking time to pray, asking God to cause the book of James and it’s message to have a long term impact on our lives.