Key Verse
"As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead." James 2:26
Overview
God credits us with righteousness because we have faith, and that faith worked out in action.
Welcome
What are your life long dreams, and how are you progressing towards them?
Are you more likely to act without thinking or think with out acting?
Worship
Take time to reflect on God's love for us you could:
You could break the group into threes, give them a reading each and then reflect back in the context of James.
What's the question that James is trying to answer? (vs 18) - Possibly the most important question in the session.
Contrast with Paul in Romans 4:5 (and the chapter)
What's the question that Paul is trying to answer? - Possibly the second most important question in the session.
Word (heart questions)
Write down in your own words what God has done for you.
If you where arrested for being a Christian, what evidence would be used to build the case?
You are the only bible some people will ever read, what will they read from your life?
Where do you have opportunities to put your faith into action? (remember James example 2:15-16)
(Session leaders please make sure you use this as an opportunity to affirm people in the "work/life places".)
Witness
What one area is God calling you to take action in this week? Could be a situation or a person.
Prayer together in whatever way is most appropriate. You might want to use these questions as prompts to prayer: