New Testament in a Year – James 5

By Ron

November 6, 2024

James, New Testament

Warning to Rich Oppressors - James 5:1-6

Whom did James address in this passage? Why? (5:1)
What warning did James give to rich people? (5:1-3)
What misfortune lies ahead for the wealthy? (5:1-3)
Who should "weep and wail"? Why? (5:1-6)
What will happen to all the possessions of the wealthy? (5:2-3)
What attitude does God have toward hoarding wealth? (5:3)
For what reasons will the rich be punished? (5:4-6)
Who have been the victims of rich people? (5:4-6)
How have rich people hurt others? (5:4-6)
What do luxury and self-indulgence have to do with the trouble that lies ahead for rich people? (5:5)

What do we need to do as we wait for the Lord’s return to earth? (5:7)
What illustration did James use to describe the kind of patience we need? (5:7)
When will the Lord’s coming occur? (5:8)
Why should we be patient about Christ’s return? (5:8)
Why should we avoid judging others or grumbling against them? (5:9)
What will happen to Christians who grumble against their fellow believers? (5:9)
What people serve as good examples to us? How? (5:10-11)
In what ways does God help us when we must endure suffering? (5:11)
What warning did James give concerning swearing? (5:12)
What is the alternative to swearing? (5:12)

With what situation or problem can you ask God for help and patience this week?
What steps will you take this week to avoid judging others in your home? workplace? church?
What promise do you need to keep? How?

What should a person do when he or she is in trouble? Why? (5:13, 15)
What should a person do when he or she is happy? Why? (5:13, 15)
What should a person do when he or she is sick? Why? (5:14-15)
Why is prayer important? (5:15)
What are the elders of the church to do for someone who is sick? Why? (5:14-15)
How can prayer affect a person’s health? (5:15)
How can a person have his or her sins forgiven? (5:15)
Why should we confess our sins to one another? (5:16)
What is the effect of a righteous person’s prayers? (5:16)
Who is a good example of how God answers prayer? How? (5:17-18)
What is a Christian’s responsibility toward a fellow believer who has wandered away from the truth? (5:19)
What is the benefit of helping a person get back into following the truth? (5:20)

What situation or person will you pray for in faith this week?
What personal needs can you ask others to pray for through the coming week? Whom will you ask?
Whom do you know who has been drifting away from the Lord and who needs an encouraging word from you this week?