Lesson Outline
Response to testings and temptations (James 1:1-18)The reception of the Word (James 1:19-27)The respect of persons (James 2:1-13)The relation between faith and works (James 2:14-26)The teacher, the tongue and wisdom (James 3:1-18)The warning against worldliness (James 4:1-17)A potpourri of topics—perverted prosperity, patience and prayer (James 5:1-20)Perverted prosperity (James 5:1-6)Patience (James 5:7-12)Prayer (James 5:13-20)Prayer and praise (James 5:13)Elders and praying for the sick (James 5:14-15)The request for prayer (James 5:14)The results of prayer (James 5:15)The congregation and prayer for the sick (James 5:16a)Godly people and the power of prayer (James 5:16b-18)The principle (James 5:16b)An illustration (James 5:17-18)Postlude (James :19-20)Conclusion and application