#BibleStudy Thoughts on the Questions from James Ch 1 on 03-08-2020
For as many Sundays as needed, my Sunday school class will explore the context and content of the practical content of the Letter from James.
This is Wednesday. What follows are bits and pieces of the discussion in class on the questions posted two days ago.
If you miss getting the questions on Mondays, I invite you to go back. Copy, and paste the questions from those posts into a word.docx and fill in blanks or answer questions on your own. You can compare your thoughts to those of my class members each Wednesday. If your answers don’t match my class’s answers, that doesn’t make your answers wrong. If you like more information about what was said in class, email me at the address at the end of this post.
I hope you enjoy exploring this practical book along with us. Each Sunday's discussion ends at the last question in black print. Photos included are of the "whiteboard" list I generated during the discussion and are nothing but time savers for me.
Questions in this print were answered in previous weeks.
I invite you to check this blog site on Friday when my Expressions of Faith posts are from James. Here's last week's link's URL.
I also invite you back to these "Questions" blogs next week!
Chapter 1
Verses 9-11
Why does James include rich/poor comparisons in a section about trails and perseverance?
- Because all people are the same in God's eyes.
- Both rich and poor are expected to persevere.
Chapter 1
Verse 12
What is the promise in v12?
- Eternal life - You must love and resist temptation.
What other crowns are mentioned in Scripture?
Crowns related to Heave/Eternal Life
Other Crowns
These questions arose at the end of the extended discussion.
How many crowns do we get?
I couldn't find any definitive answer. These are the best I could find.
What about jewels in our crown(s)?
I couldn't find any Scripture with jewels and crowns in the same verse.Crowns related to Heave/Eternal Life
- LIFE (James 1:12; Revelation 2:10)
- GLORY (Proverbs 4:9; Isaiah 28:5, 62:3; 1 Peter 5:4; ¿¿Revelation 3:11??)
- REJOICING (1 Thessalonians 2:19-20)
- RIGHTEOUSNESS (2 Timothy 4:6-8)
- IMPERISHABLE (1 Corinthians 9:25)
Other Crowns
- Thorns (Matthew 27:29)
- Pride (Isaiah 28:1)
- Children/Glory (Proverbs 17:6)
- Gray Hair (Proverbs 16:31) I stopped collecting answers after that one ;-)
These questions arose at the end of the extended discussion.
How many crowns do we get?
I couldn't find any definitive answer. These are the best I could find.
And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.
Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
What about jewels in our crown(s)?
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