#BibleStudy Thoughts on Study Questions from James Ch 5 on 09/20/2020

 

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.

 

You’re also invited back to these "Questions" blogs next week!

 

Chapter 5

Verses 7-11

 How long are we to be patient? 

• Forever
• Until Jesus returns

What do we know (and not know) about Christ's return? 

• It will happen
• The date is unknown
• All Christians are called home at some point. Always be ready.
• Does Jesus know when He’s coming back?

Why are we to be patient? 

• Because Jesus said to be patient
• The Lord’s coming is near. Precious produce in the meantime is our goal.
• Stay study. You don’t want to miss it.
• Don’t be weary of well-doing.

In what way(s) has Christ's return been near for 2000 years? 

• Since we don’t know, we must keep anticipating.
• There will never be a correct prediction of when Jesus will return.

The Judge is standing just around the corner. 

James 5:9b (MSG)

 

What does grumbling have to do with patience? 

• Nothing. It goes with impatience.
• What is something that shows patience? Prayer
• Perspectives change in our lives. Circumstanced can bring a reevaluation of our perspective without a firm end date.
• “just let it go”

Why should expecting the Lord's second coming make us patient? 

• It’s easier to pace yourself if the end is known.
• It all will happen in God’s perfect timing. You’ve got to be ready.

WE GOT THIS FAR THIS WEEK.

 

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