Read Genesis 3 and 4 What parts of God’s character does the serpent call into question with Eve? Why do you think Adam does not intervene to protect her (it says that he is with her)? Where do you see evidence that shame is felt for the first time for Adam & Eve? Their shame makes them hide in fear …

Read Genesis 1 and 2 These chapters may be very familiar, but try to read them with fresh eyes. The Hebrew word for created – bara – refers to something brought from nothing – an act that only God can perform. What does it teach you about God when you see the physical word respond to His command? Why do …

Wow, we finished James together! Without even glancing back through the book, think about these couple things: Who is James on the inside? What does he care about? What is he living for? What are you going to remember from the book of James? Pray for the morning: either gathered or scattered. Listen and pray for your heart to be …

Take this morning to just read James 1-5 aloud. It will probably take you about a half hour. Jot down anything that pops out, or ideas you feel that the Spirit plants as you read.

Reread James 4 Look through your thoughts from those lessons. What is one “take home” from that chapter uniquely for you? Write it out on a piece of paper.

Reread James 3 Look through your thoughts from those lessons. What is one “take home” from that chapter uniquely for you? Write it out on a piece of paper.

Reread James 2 Look through your thoughts from those lessons. What is one “take home” from that chapter uniquely for you? Write it out on a piece of paper.