Puyallup Nazarene Church
A Fresh View of Religion
The practice of religion can become dull and lifeless. The book of James offer us the practice of religion fueled by God's amazing mercy and grace. Let the 'old time' religion taught in this ancient letter encourage you for your daily life this week.
Locations & Times
Puyallup Nazarene Church
1026 7th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA 98371, USA
Sunday 8:30 AM
Religion is limiting and incomplete.....without the overwhelming grace of God
Through Jesus......You are God's new creatio
You are God's first fruits to the world
Religion is our response to God's love and mercy for us.
Respond with love to those in need.
Respond with love for God above all other loves.
Respond with love to those in need.
Respond with love for God above all other loves.
Discussion and Application Questions for Group Life Communities and Personal Study- James 1:17-27
Observe-
- What does James mean by the word of truth in James 1:18?
- What are first fruits? Where are first fruits mentioned in other parts of scripture?
- How is religion described by James in these paragraphs?
Interpret
- From this passage, describe how James views God? Where do you find Jesus in this passage?
- What do you think of the way James describes religion in this section? Why do you think he emphasizes the components he does in James 1:27? What concern do you think he is addressing?
Apply
- How are you experiencing the grace-gifts God is giving you? How does God’s grace motivate you to love God and meet the needs of others?
- Where has religion become stale and lifeless to you? What can you do about it? How can your small group encourage you?
- How can you encourage someone who have given up on religion?
Let’s pray that we might love God and others this week.-
Observe-
- What does James mean by the word of truth in James 1:18?
- What are first fruits? Where are first fruits mentioned in other parts of scripture?
- How is religion described by James in these paragraphs?
Interpret
- From this passage, describe how James views God? Where do you find Jesus in this passage?
- What do you think of the way James describes religion in this section? Why do you think he emphasizes the components he does in James 1:27? What concern do you think he is addressing?
Apply
- How are you experiencing the grace-gifts God is giving you? How does God’s grace motivate you to love God and meet the needs of others?
- Where has religion become stale and lifeless to you? What can you do about it? How can your small group encourage you?
- How can you encourage someone who have given up on religion?
Let’s pray that we might love God and others this week.-
Learn More About Our Church
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https://pnconline.org