Sunday, August 9, 2009

Reading Selections and Questions for Sunday, August 9, 2009.

1) James 2:14-26
What does James say about the connection between faith and deeds in a Christian’s life? Which one is most important?
What Old Testament examples did James use to support his teaching? What do you know about these stories?
Is your faith alive or dead?

2) Genesis 22:1-19
What made Abraham right with God -- his faith or his actions?
Joshua 2:1-24
What made Rahab right with God -- her faith or her actions?

3) Romans 3:28; Romans 4:1-5; Ephesians 2:8-10
How does Paul’s teachings about faith and works compare with James’s teachings? Are these passages contradictory? How do the teachings fit together?

4) James 2:14-17; Galatians 5;19-26; Matthew 25:31-45
Is your life characterized by faith? Is your life characterized by godly deeds? When confronted with the needs of those around you, what is your response?