Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Bible Study Guide: James 4:13-17

1. Verse 13
  • Who amongst these professing believers is saying "Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit."

2. Verse 14

  • What does verse 14 say about man? Are there other passages of Scripture that parallel this concept?
  • Does it appear that James is condemning the planning for the future in verses 13 and 14?

3. Verse 15

  • What attribute of God does James have in mind?

4. Verse 16

  • What does verse 16 reveal about these professing believers?
  • What does James mean by the verbs boast and boasting?
  • What does James mean by arrogance?
  • Why is boasting evil?

5. Verse 17

  • What does James mean by the right thing?
  • How does someone know the right thing?
  • What does verse 17 mean?

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