Reflections on James 1:1-18

1. What should a Christian’s attitude be when facing trials? (1:2)

2. What is the purpose or value of testing? (1:3)

3. What is the ultimate goal of this process? (1:4)

4. If Christians cannot understand this process, what should they ask for? (1:5)

5. When Christians are going through storms, what do they need to guard against? (1:6-8)

6. How should Christians who happen to be poor look at themselves? (1:9)

7. How should those who happen to be wealthy look at themselves? (1:10)

8. What is the problem with wealth? (1-11)

9. What is the promise for someone who perseveres under trial? (1:12)

10.  Who are we cautioned not to blame when we are tempted? (1:13)

11.  What is the source of temptation and how does it come about? (1:14)

12. What are the downward steps to spiritual death? (1:14-15)

13.  Instead of tempting us, what is God doing for us? (1:17)

14.  What are we assured of, along with God’s giving? (1:17)

15.  What is the gift of God, and how did we learn about this gift? (1:18)