# James 1 Bible study questions

> James says to count trials as joy, ask God for wisdom, be quick to listen and slow to anger, and do the word, not only hear it.

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/group-questions/james-1
10 questions for a small group or a leader. Read the chapter aloud first: https://www.lumin.faith/read/james/1.md

## Start here

1. Are you a fast talker or a slow talker?

## Look: what does it say?

2. What do trials produce, according to James? (James 1:2-4)
3. How does God give wisdom to those who ask? (James 1:5)
4. What 3 things does James tell everyone to be? (James 1:19)

## Understand: what does it mean?

5. How can a trial be joy? What does James not say about it? (James 1:2-3)
6. James says God tempts no one. Where does temptation come from? (James 1:13-15)
7. What is the person who hears and does not do like? (James 1:22-24)

## Live it: what will we do?

8. Where do you need wisdom right now? Ask for it this week. (James 1:5)
9. Who do you need to listen to more and talk to less? (James 1:19)
10. James names orphans and widows. Who are they near you, and what could you do? (James 1:27)

## Close in prayer

Ask God for wisdom for each person, and for help to do what you heard tonight.

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