The Book of James: Lord Have Mercy
February 12, 2023

We all like to be

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Church and culture.


Warning: the culture can influence the church in

ways.

We must guard against “status” .

God does not .

We need God’s .

The : love others as you love yourself.

Believers are with the name of Jesus.

We get what we .

is God’s heart.

Jesus is the Messiah and Lord.

Jesus is .

Living It Out This Week
How do we judge other people’s worthiness? What makes you a “worthy person”? The reality is our world has many ways to answer these questions, but Christ has a different way. May these verses help you experience and give mercy.

Sunday-James 2.1-13: If we are not careful the way the world separates people will creep into our life and churches. Notice what James says in this passage. What sticks out to you? What role will you have mercy play this week?

Monday-Leviticus 19.9-18: The refrain, “I am the Lord” serves as a reminder and encouragement. The OT was filled with reminders of mercy the nation was expected to show. What ways are these verses needed today?

Tuesday-Mark 12.28-24: We all want to do the most important things. We want the best “bang for our buck” as the expression goes. What does Jesus say here? Notice how James connects this verse with mercy and favoritism.

Wednesday-Matthew 25.31-46: In your words what is the difference between the “sheep” and the “goats”? We must notice the needs around us. What needs do you notice?

Thursday-Matthew 19.16-30: There is nothing wrong with wealth unless, or until, it gets in the way of loving Jesus. Notice the paradox Jesus is teaching here.

Friday-Matthew 6.25-34: The world can influence us in ways we start to worry about many things. They may be good things but not the things Jesus would have us “worry” about. What are the promises in these verses? How would your life be different if these verses were applied?

Saturday-James 2.14-26: Join us in worship tomorrow! Pray for our worship tomorrow. Pray that our eyes would see the Lord! Invite someone to be with you in church.