Summary: James 2:14-26
When we make a claim of belief, it should translate to action. In this passage, James reemphasized that true faith results in works. Just like in any other area in our life, our claims about our faith should be evident in how we live, even when we do it imperfectly.
What does this say about God?
God wants us to trust Him all the time, even when we don’t know the outcome. When we live this way, we show authentic faith.
Parent Kick-Off
Share personally what God revealed to you through the sermon.
Discussion with Younger Kids
- What does it mean to trust someone? Who are the people that you trust?
- What does it look like to trust God? How can we live out our trust in God every day?
Discussion With Older Kids
- What does it mean to trust someone? Who do you trust? How do you show that you trust them?
- What does it mean to trust God? Who are some people you know who have faith in God? How have they shown that? How can we?
Discussion with Teens
- What are some ways you show you trust someone? How difficult or easy is it for you to trust someone else? Why?
- What does it look like to have faith in God? Who has shown that to you? How is their life different from other people? How can you live out your faith? What is hard about doing that?
Memory Verse
For just as the body without the spirit is dead, so also faith without works is dead. —James 2:26
Prayer
Pray that God would grow your trust in Him and help you live every day in faith.
