Stepping In: Getting things started!

1- Share with the group something you’ve really appreciated about them throughout these past twelve weeks.

2- What has been your favorite part of our study of the book of James?

 

Building Up: What is God Saying? 

Read James 5:13-20. Now answer the following questions:

1- According to verse 13, why is PRAYER or PRAISE a great way to respond every day of our lives?

2- How is faith and prayer connected in verses 14-15? How have you seen the emphasis on “faith” used in a way that actually hurt people?

3- Prayer is not a magic spell we cast on God. We may not get exactly what we ask for. But what do these verses teach us about effective prayer?

4- Why is confessing to one another such an important component to our healing process? If you’ve ever confessed to someone else, what was that experience like?

5- How does the story of Elijah encourage you to pray? What’s a huge prayer you’ve seen answered in a powerful way?

6- We are in this together! How do the last couple verses challenge you to live your life in relationship to your other brothers and sisters in Christ?

 

Living Out: How do I obey?

1- What’s your one big action plan from this lesson?

2- Take sometime to pray for every person in your LifeGroup. Have everyone pray for the person on their right after you each share a prayer request.