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overview

just do it!

topic

Applying Gods Word

description

This study examines the issue of applying and living out what students be-

lieve to be true. They may believe a lot about God, but are they willing to

act on it even when it is costly to them? We only truly believe as much as

we live out that belief. The goal is for students to make up their minds tojust do itto apply their faith with tangible action.

key verse

Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it

says (James 1:22).

biblical basis

Joshua 1:8; Psalm 119:9-11; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Hebrews 4:12;

James 1:19-27

the big idea

The way we live demonstrates the depth of our faith. God is calling us to

put our faith into action.

aims of the study

Examine the importance of obedience in the life of the believer.

Help students discover what it takes to live out their faith in Jesus.

Help students implement a plan of action to apply the Word of God intheir lives.

preparation

For the introduction, you will need two pieces of paper for each student

and several felt-tip pens.

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outline

just do it!

introduction

Give each student two pieces of paper. Have several felt-tip pens available

and pass them around the room. Have the students write agree in big

letters on one piece of paper and disagree on the other piece. Read the

following statements, and then have each person hold up the sign that ex-

presses his or her opinion. Discuss why they chose their answers.

1. The Bible makes sense to me.

2. I dont get anything out of the Bible.3. What I read in the Bible doesnt affect my life.

4. The Bible is the source of authority in my life.

5. The level of ones beliefs is demonstrated by his or her actions.

Now explain that today you are going to be looking at what it takes to re-

ally live out what we say we believe. We say we believe a lot of stuff about

God, but does it really have an impact on how we live? It should!

in the word

Read James 1:19-27. The three ingredients to just do it are (1) tackle the

obstacles, (2) apply Gods Word to our lives, and (3) take action.

I. Tackle the Obstacles (James 1:19-21)

A. One of the first things we need to do to just do it! is to tackle

those things that stand in our way.

B. Discuss the following:

1. What are some of the obstacles that stand in the way of us

living out our faith or applying Gods Word?2. What are some obstacles listed in James 1:19-21?

3. What are some obstacles you need to remove in your life?

4. What do you think is the relationship between speaking,

listening and anger?

5. How can the misuse of these three attributes cause trouble?

6. What are some examples of the things Christians are sup-

posed to get rid of?

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7. What does it mean to humbly accept the word that has been

planted in you?

II. Apply the Word (James 1:22-25)

A. After we tackle the obstacles in our lives that keep us from living

out our faith by applying Gods Word, we need to listen to Gods

Word and apply it!

B. God calls us to do more than just listen to the Word, or even to

just read the Word. He calls us to apply it to our lives.

C. Discuss the following:

1. What analogy does James use to describe a person who

doesnt apply Scripture?

2. What promise does James give to the person who studies

Gods Word and applies it?

3. What makes it hard for us to apply or practice what weknow we should do?

4. What are some of the benefits of applying Gods Word and

some consequences of not applying Gods Word?

5. What do the following verses have to say about Gods Word?

a. Joshua 1:8

b. Psalm 119:9-11

c. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

d. Hebrews 4:12

III. Take Action (James 1:26-27)

A. The most important part of applying Gods Word is taking

action on that application. Just do what He says!

B. James challenged Christians to apply their faith in tangible ways.

C. Discuss the following:

1. What are some of the ways that James challenged Chris-

tians to apply their faith?

2. How do we do those things?

3. What do you need to change this week to have your lifematch your talk/belief?

action steps

Ask the students what action they will take this week to apply Gods Word

in their lives.

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