James

This plan is intended as a guide to discovering the message of James for yourself! Grab a notebook to jot down your thoughts as you are led through a process of: 
1) Observing the text of James
2) Interpreting its original message to James’ audience in the first century
3) Applying the letter’s timeless truths to your life today

James Bible Study

Without wisdom, every pastor and leader is susceptible to isolation, discouragement, insecurity, and burnout… but that doesn’t have to be your story! This Bible Plan is for pastors, ministers, and church leaders who want to lead faithfully for the long haul, and reflect Christ’s character in their leadership. Read through James with Bible teacher, coach, and author Nicole Smithee to receive God’s wisdom for the unique leadership challenges you are facing.

James: Wisdom to Lead: A 5-Day Reading Plan With Nicole Smithee

The book of James reads like a series of Post-it notes written by a pastor friend—daily nuggets of advice and information to revisit time and again. God wants to build your character—by following Christ's example and serving others. This 8-day series written by Bill Rumbaugh takes you through James, where you can find encouragement in living your Christian life.

James: Advice for the Christian Life

The role of teacher in the Christian community is a serious one. 

James 3 - Anyone for Teaching?

Written by Jesus’ brother, the book of James is a practical guide to living a Christ-centered life. James encourages his readers to remain steadfast in a trial, tame the tongue, and humble themselves before the Lord. The practicality of the letter reminds us that true faith is seen in a life marked by faithful works.

True Faith: A Study in James

This devotion will take you through the entire book of James. 

Have you been occupied by the pursuit of wealth at the expense of your relationships? James teaches us that the pursuit of wealth at the cost of relationships is spiritual adultery and idolatry.  Through the next four days, we will learn how to repent of our failings, submit to God, and allow Him to lift us up.

James 4 - Submit Yourself to God

Time to grow up. James wants us to mature in our walk with God, and he writes a letter chock full of down-to-earth wisdom to help us get there. Join Kris Langham for daily audio guides through the Bible’s most practical book. Joy in trials; quick to listen & slow to speak; humble wisdom; living faith is active. Plus perseverance in the last days in Jude’s epistle!

James & Jude Explained | Mature Faith, Real Wisdom 

In the early church, there was a distorted mindset that Christians, if saved by grace through faith, need not worry about their actions. James responded solemnly with this overarching idea in the letter: faith without works is dead. Therefore, he exhorts all believers with practical advice on how to overcome temptation, persevere in trials, treat others without favoritism, tame our tongues, and manage our wealth in God’s way. 

James

James Bible Study

James: Wisdom to Lead: A 5-Day Reading Plan With Nicole Smithee

James: Advice for the Christian Life

James 3 - Anyone for Teaching?

True Faith: A Study in James

James

James 4 - Submit Yourself to God

James & Jude Explained | Mature Faith, Real Wisdom

Through the Bible: James