This week Dr. Bertram Melbourne joins us as we tackle what James has to say about prayer. What is the relationship between prayer, healing, and restoration? Why is it some people are not seeing the answers to their prayers? Can miracle healing still take place in the church? What are some hindrances to our prayers and what role should praise play in our Christian experience?
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What does James suggest in preparation for the Harvest? What does he mean by patience and endurance? How does this manifest itself in the way Christians relate to one another? Is the Lord delaying His coming? Why did James use the imagery of the former and latter rain? What might this imagery mean for Christians? This week we study James' views on the Second Coming of Jesus and its implications for Christian living today.
What does the book of James say about the rich? Does the Bible condemn riches? Does it favor the poor? How can we understand James' warning to the rich? What Biblical principles can we grasp that should influence the way Christian employers conduct and do business? James draws our attention to corruption and oppression as he warns of the judgment to come. God holds us accountable for the blessings He gives to us.
What is the difference between worldly and heavenly wisdom? What forms the basis for both? What is the end goal of all true wisdom? How does worldly wisdom impact the church? Is there a difference between knowledge, understanding, and wisdom? How do we know who is wise and who isn't? This week we explore the true meaning of wisdom in the book of James, and what this wisdom means for us today.
What does the book of James teach about how we use our mouths? James seems to suggest that though the mouth is a small part of our body, it has a great influence. What spiritual implications might this hold for Christian believers today? How do our words impact one another? Is it OK for Christians to use foul language, even when talking with those who use it frequently? How can we do better at using our speech in more meaningful and edifying ways? Why is it so important that we be mindful of the things we say?
Based on Numbers 21:4-9, many folks are dying in the wilderness. Why does God take us through difficult experiences? Do these experiences mean God has forgotten about us or abandoned us? As we study the path the Israelites took toward the Promised Land, we can have clarity on why sometimes God takes us down difficult paths.
What is the relationship between faith and works? Should our faith motivate us to do works? Is it possible to have faith and take no action on it? Was there a difference between what Paul said about faith and works in comparison to James? What does it mean to have true faith? This week we continue our study of the book of James looking at faith that works.
James had a lot to say about love and law. He corrects the church, rebuking the partiality and favoritism of the wealthy while many neglected the poor. James discusses how partiality transgresses the law of love. But how? Is there more to the law than we understand at surface value? Does the fairness with which we treat each other impact our keeping of God's Commandments? Can a person keep the Commandments yet not care for the poor? Can one be a Commandment keeper and be wealthy? What does love have to do with God's Law and justice. We explore these topics this week.
What is the relationship between works and faith? What does it mean to be doers and not hearers only? What are we expected to do? How can our faith be made practical? What does it mean to be unspotted from the world? Is what God expects of us really possible?
What does James mean by perfection? How is our faith perfected? What is God's means of helping us to grow in faith? Does God expect the impossible? Is it really possible to pray without wavering? Why does God want our faith to grow. This week we explore these topics and how they impact our faith experience.
How are we led away from God and tempted to do evil? Who is to blame? Can the devil make us sin? What does it take to endure temptation? How can we overcome temptation? What method did Jesus use to combat temptation? What does this mean for us today? We will examine the first temptation in the Garden of Eden and how Jesus overcame temptation as we explore the implications for Christians today.
What were Jesus' brothers like? Did people in His household believe in His mission? What is the back story behind James? Which James wrote the book of James? Is there any way to be sure? How was the life of James transformed by Jesus? What message could that have for us today? Who was the Bishop of Jerusalem? This week we explore these fascinating mysteries delving into the life of James the Just.