Just Do It
“Be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves” (James 1:22). James frequently echoes the teachings of his brother, Jesus, like this reference to the wise and foolish builders. This letter is profoundly practical with its emphasis on words, money, suffering and service. It’s one thing to say you follow Jesus but it’s something else to actually live out what Jesus taught. This series should not be an intellectual analysis but rather a personal application of the many practical exhortations in the letter of James.
April 7 – June 16
4. Just Love
Before the day of financing and credit cards, wealth and social status were immediately obvious based on how you dressed. Even charitable giving was done in a public way so everyone knew who gave a lot and who gave less. So it was a genuine challenge in the early...
3. Just Obey
James shows us what true religion - real saving faith - looks like. There are three tangible marks of a genuine follower of Jesus: 1) you manage your emotions and words; 2) you actually love people (especially the most vulnerable) and; 3) you win the battle against...
2. Know the Truth
In order to make sense of our lives and this world, we must know the truth about ourselves and about God. In his first chapter James shows us truth about ourselves: there are blessings for the poor and humble and dangers for the rich and proud; life is very short; and...
1. Rejoice
Come learn about James, the brother of Jesus, as we begin our study of his powerful and practical letter. We’ve called this whole series, “Just do it,” based on James 1:22 - “But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” A Christian life of...