Faith is Forged Through Adversity
Big Truth:
Faith is Forged Through Adversity
Ecclesiastes 7:14; Isaiah 30:20; 1 Peter 1:6-7; Job 36:15
Bible Verse:
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
James 1:2-4
Big Ideas:
- The foundation of our faith is Jesus, and we are His servants.
- Faith grows when pressure pushes us to turn from doubt, temptation, and sin to trust in God.
- We can have joy in trials because God is good, sovereign, and unchanging.
Bible Passage:
James 1:1-18Influence:
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.
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.
Every student should strive to:
- Read the entire book of James.
- Memorize the Bible verse each week.
- Reject and repent of faith without works.
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.
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.
