Growing Up: A Study of James [Download]

This bible study combines thoughts and studies from Warren Wiersbe’s book “Be Mature” with other resources for a challenging study of the Book of James. The Epistle of James challenges Christians to grow in spiritual maturity, breaking the mold of immaturity and growing up in Christ. This study examines each chapter and challenges the bible student each week to take action to grow in their Christian life.

This digital download includes student handouts, formatted to print on a letter-size paper (8.5 x 11), and the PowerPoint slideshows for teaching the classes.  The handouts have blanks for students to fill in during the class and the PowerPoint slideshows have the answers to the blanks on the slides.

CAUTION: If you purchase and read “Be Mature” (by Warren Wiersbe) for this class, be cautious and compare everything in the book with the “whole counsel of God” as some Calvinistic comments are included in this text, especially when considering “salvation by faith alone.” This extra-biblical concept does not coincide with God’s entire revelation. These lessons from the book were not included or used in their entirety and materials are substituted for a more complete and accurate study of “faith” in those sections.

Lessons in Study:

1. Time To Grow Up (1:1)
2. Turning Trials Into Triumphs (1:2-12)
3. How To Handle Temptation (1:13-18)
4. Quit Kidding Yourself (1:19-27)
5. Rich Man, Poor Man (2:1-13)
6. False Faith (2:14-26)
7. The World’s Smallest but Largest Troublemaker (3:1-12)
8. Where To Get Wisdom (3:13-18)*
9. How To End Wars (4:1-12)
10. Plan Ahead (4:13-17)*
11. Money Talks (5:1-6)
12. The Power of Patience (5:7-12)*

*These three lessons are not currently included as they were not covered in class due to time. They will be completed and added to the download in the near future.

Digital Download

The digital download includes a .zip file that contains the following materials:

• Graphics that can be used in bulletins or signage (JPG format)
• Printable Student Handouts with permission to print for students on letter-size paper (8.5″ x 11″) and folded vertically (PDF format)
• PowerPoint Slideshows for each lesson (PPS format)