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    James: A Double-Edged Bible Study
    James: A Double-Edged Bible Study
    James: A Double-Edged Bible Study
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    James: A Double-Edged Bible Study

    By The Navigators

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    Over 3 million LifeChange studies sold

    Growing in God takes work.
    We don’t wake up wise, and faith is not a reflex. James, a pastor in biblical times, recognized this as he wrote the book of James. His letter confronts the confidence we place in our own capacity for wisdom and faith. He challenges us to instead receive God’s wisdom—freely given and available to all—to fill in what we lack. Discover the practices of faith and wisdom that will help you grow more in Christ’s character.

    In this study you will find:
    • 12 lesson to help lead you through the book of James
    • Wide margins and extra space for your reflections
    • Discussion questions for group study
    • Thought-provoking reflection questions and prompts
    • Notes for further study
    • Applications to help you go deeper
    • Helpful excerpts on the historical context
    LifeChange Bible studies offer a transformative encounter with each book of the Bible. Designed to help you discover and rediscover insightful and challenging truths in Scripture, each book is ideal for group or personal use.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherTyndale House Publishers
    Release dateFeb 27, 2014
    ISBN9781612916521
    James: A Double-Edged Bible Study

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      Book preview

      James - The Navigators

      introduction to TH1NK LifeChange

      Double-Edged and Ready for Action

      For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.

      Hebrews 4:12

      a reason to study

      Studying the Bible is more than homework. It is more than reading a textbook. And it is more than an opportunity for a social gathering. Like Hebrews suggests, the Bible knows us, challenges us, and yes, judges us. Like a double-edged sword, it’s sharp enough to cut through our layers of insecurity and pretense to change our lives forever.

      Deep down, isn’t that what we want—to actually experience God’s power in our lives, through Scripture? That’s what TH1NK LifeChange is all about. The purpose of this Bible study is to connect you intimately with God’s Word. It can change you, not only intellectually, but also spiritually, emotionally, maybe even physically. God’s Word is that powerful.

      The psalmist wrote,

      What you say goes, GOD,

      and stays, as permanent as the heavens.

      Your truth never goes out of fashion;

      it’s as up-to-date as the earth when the sun comes up….

      If your revelation hadn’t delighted me so,

      I would have given up when the hard times came.

      But I’ll never forget the advice you gave me;

      you saved my life with those wise words.

      Save me! I’m all yours.

      I look high and low for your words of wisdom.

      The wicked lie in ambush to destroy me,

      but I’m only concerned with your plans for me.

      I see the limits to everything human,

      but the horizons can’t contain your commands!

      (PSALM 119:89-90,92-96, MSG)

      Do you notice the intimate connection the psalmist has with God because of the greatness of the Word? He trusts God, he loves Him, and his greatest desire is to obey. But the only way he knows how to do any of this is by knowing God’s voice, God’s words.

      the details

      Each TH1NK LifeChange study covers one book of the Bible so you can concentrate on its particular, essential details. Although every study exclusively covers a different book, there are common threads throughout the series. Each study will:

      1.   Help you understand the book you’re studying so well that it affects your daily thinking

      2.   Teach valuable Bible study skills you can use on your own to go even deeper into God’s Word

      3.   Provide a contextual understanding of the book, offering historical background, word definitions, and explanatory notes

      4.   Allow you to understand the message of the book as a whole

      5.   Demonstrate how God’s Word can transform you into an authentic representative of Jesus

      Every week, plan on spending thirty to forty-five minutes on your own to complete the study. Then get together with your group. Depending on the amount of time it takes, you can go through either a whole or half lesson each week. If you do one lesson per week, you’ll finish the study in three months. It’s all up to you.

      the structure

      The twelve lessons include the following elements:

      Study. First you’ll study the book by yourself. This is where you’ll answer questions, learn cultural and biographical information, and ask God some questions of your own.

      Live. After you’ve absorbed the information, you’ll want to look in

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