In Trouble, Out Closer

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Greetings from James
James 1:1–4 NKJV
James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings. My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.
James 1:1–4 NKJV
James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings. My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.
This letter is from James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ.
I am writing to the “twelve tribes”—Jewish believers scattered abroad.
Greetings!
Faith and Endurance
2 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy. 3 For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. 4 So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.

Introduction

James is Jesus’ little brother
He is writing a letter to a group of displaced Christians.
As their pastor, James is concerned about their immature lives. He writes to make them strong.

Questions

What is most troubling about this world?
Have you ever seen a relationship in trouble?
What are some of your troubles?
What caused the trouble?
What did it do to the relationship?
How has trouble effected your thoughts and feelings about Jesus?
What caused the trouble between you and Jesus?
What did it do to your relationship?
How do you keep trouble from destroying your relationship with Jesus?
Does anyone want to share how they went through troubles, but came out closer to Jesus.
Goal: Go into trouble coming out closer to Jesus.

When you go into trouble come out closer to Jesus.

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