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Holy Answers for High Anxiety. James 1:1-12. Who is James?. Half brother of our Lord Jesus Matthew 1:25 Respected leader in the Jerusalem church (Galatians 1:19; 2:9) He was nicknamed camel knees. I . Trials are Predictable. (1:2). It’s not if, but when . (1 Peter 4:12).
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Holy Answers for High Anxiety James 1:1-12
Who is James? Half brother of our Lord Jesus Matthew 1:25 Respected leader in the Jerusalem church (Galatians 1:19; 2:9) He was nicknamed camel knees.
I. Trials are Predictable. (1:2) It’s not if, but when. (1 Peter 4:12)
III. Trials are Paradoxical (vs. 2) Count it = consider it: All joy (NCSV) Pure joy (NIV) Great joy (HCSB) Opportunity of joy (NLB)
IV. Trials are Purposeful (3-8)Trials produce endurance.Endurance results in maturity.Trials drive us to prayer.Trials can afford us greater intimacy with God.
VI. Trials are Profitable (1:12)Those who overcome receive a Crown.Trials are not to be confused with temptation but temptation often follow trials.