Big Truth:

Servants of Jesus Live by Faith

Habakkuk 2:4; Romans 1:17; Galatians 3:11; Hebrews 10:38

Bible Verse:

But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind.

James 1:6

Big Ideas:

  • The identity of a believer is a servant of Jesus.
  • Servants of Jesus walk by faith.
  • Servants of Jesus reject doubt.

Bible Passage:

James 1:1-6

Influence:

FOCUS: Living for Jesus

SERIES: James

This series walks through the book of James, looking at what faith is and how faith is lived out and expressed through the life of a Jesus follower that is distinct from the world.

View tips to teach and talk in this series here!

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Every student should know:

  • God is a God of compassion and mercy.
  • We are prone to self-deception.
  • If our faith does not have works, it is dead.

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Every student should strive to:

  • Read the entire book of James.
  • Memorize the Bible verse each week.
  • Reject and repent of faith without works.

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Every student should feel:

  • Joy, even in trials, because of God’s goodness.
  • Thankful for every good and perfect gift from the Father.
  • Responsible to use their influence for Jesus alone.

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Every student should want:

  • To grow in their understanding of biblical faith.
  • To practice religion based on what Scripture says, not the world, culture, or our feelings.
  • To know and generously show mercy.