James 1 - Chapter Tie-ins

Question 1

DWd 10 Scripture text question. From James chapter 1.
How does James complete the phrase quote “crown of”?

Answer 1

J 1:12 crown of life

Question 2

DWn 20 Give 3 complete answers. From separate verses of James chapter 1.
About growth, what did James say?

Answer 2

J 1:3 For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.
J 1:4 So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.
J 1:15 These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.

Question 3

DWn 20 Statement and essence question. 3-part answer. From separate verses of James chapter 1.
Endurance is mentioned in 3 verses. Give in essence these verses.

Answer 3

J 1:3 For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.
J 1:4 So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.
J 1:12 God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

Question 4

DWr 20 Statement and 2-part essence question.
The unique word “oprhans” [or “widows”] is contained in one verse. Give in essence this verse and its complete reference.

Answer 4

J 1:27 Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.
[“caring”, “orphans”, “widows”, “distress”, “corrupt” are unique]

Question 5

DWn 20 Statement and essence question. From separate verses of James chapter 1.
In 3 verses, James addresses his readers as “brothers and sisters”. Give in essence these verses.

Answer 5

J 1:2 Dear brothers and sisters, when troubles of any kind come your way, consider it an opportunity for great joy.
J 1:16 So don’t be misled, my dear brothers and sisters.
J 1:19 Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.

Question 6

Quote J 1:25

Answer 6

J 1:25 But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it.

Question 7

DWn 20 Give 2 complete answers. From separate verses of James chapter 1.
About divided loyalty, what did James say?

Answer 7

J 1:6 But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind.
J 1:8 Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, and they are unstable in everything they do.

Question 8

DWn 20 Scripture text question. 2-part answer. From separte verses of James chapter 1.
How does James begin the phrase quote “of God”?

Answer 8

J 1:1 slave of God
J 1:27 sight of God

Question 9

Quote J 1:5

Answer 9

J 1:5 If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.

Question 10

DWd 10 From James chapter 1.
The unique word “twelve” is used to describe what?

Answer 10

J 1:1 twelve tribes
[“James”, “twelve”, “tribes”, “scattered”, “abroad” are unique in that verse]

Question 11

J 1
Number of verses

Answer 11

J 1 - 27 verses

Question 12

DWn 20 Statement and essence question. 2-part answer. From separate verses of James chapter 1.
The world is mentioned in 2 verses. Give in essence these verses.

Answer 12

J 1:8 Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, and they are unstable in everything they do.
J 1:27 Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.

Question 13

DWn 20 Statement and essence question. 4-part answer. From separate verses of James chapter 1.
God’s word is mentioned in 4 verses. Give in essence these verses.

Answer 13

J 1:18 He chose to give birth to us by giving us his true word. And we, out of all creation, became his prized possession.
J 1:21 So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.
J 1:22 But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.
J 1:23 For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror.

Question 14

J 1
Individuals
Exclamations

Answer 14

1 Individual
J 1:1 James
1 Exclamation
J 1:1 Greetings!

Question 15

DWd 10 From James chapter 1.
The unique word “shifting” is used to describe what?

Answer 15

J 1:17 shifting shadow
[“lights”, “heavens”, “changes”, “casts”, “shifting”, “shadow” are unique in that verse]

Question 16

DWd 10 From James chapter 1.
The unique word “hot” is used to describe what?

Answer 16

J 1:11 hot sun
[“hot”, “sun”, “rises”, “grass”, “withers”, “droops”, “beauty”, “fades”, “achievements” are unique in that verse]

Question 17

DWn 20 Scripture text question. Give a complete answer. From 2 separate verses of James chapter 1.
About what did James say quote “do what it says”?

Answer 17

J 1:22 But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.
J 1:25 But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it.

Question 18

DWn 20 Give a complete answer. From 3 consecutive verses of James chapter 1.
About temptation, what did James say?

Answer 18

J 1:12 God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. 13 And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else. 14 Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away.

Question 19

DWd 10 From James chapter 1.
The unique word “scattered” is used to describe what?

Answer 19

J 1:1 scattered abroad
[“James”, “twelve”, “tribes”, “scattered”, “abroad” are unique in that verse]

Question 20

DWr 20 Statement and 2-part essence question.
The unique word “sea” is contained in one verse. Give in essence this verse and its complete reference.

Answer 20

J 1:6 But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind.
[“waver”, “unsettled”, “wave”, “sea”, “blown”, “tossed”, “wind” are unique]

Question 21

Quote J 1:15

Answer 21

J 1:15 These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.

Question 22

DWr 20 Statement and 2-part essence question.
The unique word “souls” is contained in one verse. Give in essence this verse and its complete reference.

Answer 22

J 1:21 So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.
[“rid”, “filth”, “humbly”, “planted”, “souls” are unique]

Question 23

J 1
Number of sections
Names of sections
Verse range of each section

Answer 23

3
Greetings from James J 1:1
Faith and Endurance J 1:2–18
Listening and Doing J 1:19–27

Question 24

DWd 20 Essence question. From the section titled “Faith and Endurance.”
Give in essence the verse from which the section title is taken.

Answer 24

J 1:3 For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.

Question 25

Quote J 1:20

Answer 25

J 1:20 Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires.

Question 26

DWn 20 Give a complete answer. From 2 separate verses of James chapter 1.
Whom will God bless?

Answer 26

J 1:12 God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
J 1:25 But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it.

Question 27

DWn 20 2-part essence question. From separate verses of James chapter 1.
Give in essence the verse that contains the phrase “God OUR Father” and the verse that contains the phrase “God THE Father.”

Answer 27

J 1:17 Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.
J 1:27 Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.

Question 28

DWd 10 From James chapter 1.
The possessive word “God’s” is used to describe what?

Answer 28

J 1:22 God’s word

Question 29

DWn 20 Give 3 complete answers. From separate verses of James chapter 1.
About perfection, what did James say?

Answer 29

J 1:4 So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be perfect and complete, needing nothing.
J 1:17 Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow.
J 1:25 But if you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it.

Question 30

DWn 20 Give 2 complete answers. From separate verses of James chapter 1.
About testing, what did James say?

Answer 30

J 1:3 For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.
J 1:12 God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

Question 31

DWd 20 Essence question. From the section titled “Listening and Doing.”
Give in essence the verse from which the section title is taken.

Answer 31

J 1:22 But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.

Question 32

DWr 20 Statement and 2-part essence question.
The unique word “mirror” is contained in one verse. Give in essence this verse and its complete reference.

Answer 32

J 1:23 For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror.
[“glancing”, “face”, “mirror” are unique]

Question 33

DWd 10 Scripture text question. From James chapter 1.
How does James complete the phrase quote “sight of”?

Answer 33

J 1:27 sight of God

Question 34

DWn 20 3-part answer. From separate verses of the section titled “Faith and Endurance.”
Do not do what?

Answer 34

J 1:6 But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind.
J 1:13 And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else.
J 1:16 So don’t be misled, my dear brothers and sisters.

Question 35

DWn 20 Give 2 complete answers. From separate verses of James chapter 1.
About believers, what did James say?

Answer 35

J 1:1 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!
J 1:9 Believers who are poor have something to boast about, for God has honored them.

Question 36

DWr 20 Statement and 2-part essence question.
The unique word “twelve” [“tribes”, “scattered”] is contained in one verse. Give in essence this verse and its complete reference.

Answer 36

J 1:1 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!
[“James”, “twelve”, “tribes”, “scattered”, “abroad” are unique]

Question 37

DWn 20 Give a complete answer. From 3 separate verses of James chapter 1.
About listening, what did James say?

Answer 37

J 1:19 Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.
J 1:22 But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.
J 1:23 For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror.

Question 38

DWn 20 Statement and essence question. 2-part answer. From separate verses of James chapter 1.
Faith is mentioned in 2 verses. Give in essence these verses.

Answer 38

J 1:3 For you know that when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow.
J 1:6 But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind.

Question 39

Quote J 1:10

Answer 39

J 1:10 And those who are rich should boast that God has humbled them. They will fade away like a little flower in the field.

Question 40

DWd 10 From James chapter 1.
The unique word “prized” is used to describe what?

Answer 40

J 1:18 prized possession
[“prized”, “possession” are unique in that verse]

Question 41

DWd 10 Scripture text question. From James chapter 1.
How does James complete the phrase quote “slave of”?

Answer 41

J 1:1 slave of God

Question 42

DWn 20 Statement and essence question. 2-part answer. From separate verses of James chapter 1.
Humility is mentioned in 2 verses. Give in essence these verses.

Answer 42

J 1:10 And those who are rich should boast that God has humbled them. They will fade away like a little flower in the field.
J 1:21 So get rid of all the filth and evil in your lives, and humbly accept the word God has planted in your hearts, for it has the power to save your souls.

Question 43

DWr 20 Statement and 2-part essence question.
The unique word “generous” is contained in one verse. Give in essence this verse and its complete reference.

Answer 43

J 1:5 If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.
[“generous”, “rebuke” are unique]

Question 44

DWn 20 4-part question. 6-part answer. From 2 separate verses of James chapter 1.
WHAT gives birth to WHAT and WHO gives birth to WHOM?

Answer 44

J 1:15 These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death.
J 1:18 He chose to give birth to us by giving us his true word. And we, out of all creation, became his prized possession.

Question 45

DWn 20 Give a complete answer. From 2 separate verses of James chapter 1.
James said you are fooling yourself when?

Answer 45

J 1:22 But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves.
J 1:26 If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless.

Question 46

DWd 10 From James chapter 1.
The unique word “generous” is used to describe who?

Answer 46

J 1:5 generous God
[“generous”, “rebuke” are unique in that verse]

Question 47

DWn 20 Give a complete answer. From 2 consecutive verses.
Describe religion.

Answer 47

J 1:26 If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless.
J 1:27 Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you.