Bible Study Guide: James 4:7-10

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1. Verse 7

• What are the key words and key verbs (verbal phrases) in verse 7?
• What are the two things that James tells these believers to do?
• What does James mean by "submit" in verse 7?
• What does James mean by "resist" in verse 7?
• What does it mean for the believer to submit to God?
• Do we find in the Scriptures a way to resist the devil? What is the result of this resistance?
• Based upon what we have studied so far in chapter 4 do you think these believers have a problem with resisting the devil?

2. Verse 8

• What are the key words and key verbs (verbal phrases) in verse 8?
• What does James mean by the verbal phrase "draw near to God"?
• How does God draw near to the believer?
• What does it mean to "cleanse your hands"?
• What does James mean by "double-minded"?

3. Verse 9

• What are the key words and verbs (verbal phrases) in verse 9?
• What does James mean by "be wretched"?
• What does James mean by "mourn"?
• What does James mean by "weep"?
• Why does James mention these believer's "laughter" and "joy"?

4. Verse 10

• What are the key words and key verbs (verbal phrases) in verse 10?
• What does James mean by "humble yourselves"?
• Where should these believers "humble themselves"?
• What is the result them "humbling themselves" before the Lord?