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By Jesse Jenkins

Benchley, January 17, 2010

In this chapter, James shows that pure religion is personal. If I am saved, it is because I overcame temptation, it is because I overcame lust, etc.
James 1:1-12
- Temptation overcome works spiritual growth and blessing. (James 1:2-4)
- When tempted, do not try to make it alone; turn to God for help. (James 1:5-8)
- Blessed is the one, who in trust of the Lord, overcomes temptation. (James 1:12)
James 1:13-15
- God cannot be tempted with evil, nor does He tempt any man with evil. (James 1:13)
- People do tempt, i.e., test God. (Luke 20:23; Acts 5:9; Acts 15:10)
- God does tempt, i.e., test people. (Genesis 22:1)
- But it is the devil, through lust, that tempts people with evil. (James 1:14-15)
James 1:17-18
- Every good and every perfect gift is from God. (James 1:17)
- The greatest gift is to be begotten by God and be His. (James 1:18)
James 1:19-27
- Self-control (James 1:19)
- Purity (James 1:21)
- Reception of truth (James 1:21)
- Meekness (James 1:21)
- Obedience (James 1:22-24)
- Steadfastness (James 1:25)
- Control tongue (James 1:26)
- Compassion and care for the needy (James 1:27)

Lessons from Joseph

By David Watson

Benchley, January 10, 2010

Genesis 30:22-24 – Joseph’s faith
Stay faithful during hard times.
- Genesis 37:3-4,23-28,36 – Joseph sold into slavery.
- Genesis 41:1 – Joseph in prison.
- James 1:2-3 – Hard times can produce patience.
Resist temptation
- Genesis 39:7-12 – Joseph resists Potiphar’s wife.
- I Corinthians 6:18; I timothy 6:11; II Timothy 2:22 – Flee temptation.
Give glory to God
- Genesis 41:14-16,25,28,32; Genesis 45:9
Forgive
- Genesis 45:1-5; 50:15-21
- Matthew 18:32 – Jesus’ parable of forgiveness
Prepare for the future
- Genesis 41:46
- II Peter 3:10

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By John Evans

Benchley, June 7, 2009

K.I.S.S.

By Randy Dean

Benchley, February 15, 2009

I Timothy 1:13
Genesis 2:9,16-17,19-20?- Adam and Eve had the most perfect life possible on earth.
- Life could not have been simpler for Adam and Eve.
Genesis 3:1-6?- Sin enters the picture.
- It was simple things that got Adam and Eve in trouble.? Notice that Eve said they weren’t even supposed to touch the fruit, since that was a prelude to eating it.
Fearing God causes us to do His commandments.? II Chronicles 19:9
- When Adam and Eve sinned, they were not fearing God.
Genesis 4:6-7?- God talks to Cain before he kills Abel.? It’s easy to do good when things are good, but hard when things are bad.
Genesis 19:26?- Lot’s wife disobeyed a simple command and was killed.
- Uzzah made the same kind of mistake when he touched the ark (II Samuel 6:6-7).
- Acts 5?- Ananias and Sapphira sinned in what should have been a simple transaction.
Philippians 4:19?- God will supply our needs.
Matthew 6:25-34?- We must learn to be content with what God gives us.
Romans 5:12-21

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The Christian’s Life in a Sinful World

By Jesse Jenkins

Benchley, November 16, 2008

Christiants imitate Christ.? I Peter 2:20-21; 4:3-4; John 17:14-15; I Corinthians 11:1
Christians imitate Christ in actions.
- In prayer
  - At the beginning of His day.? Mark 7:35
  - At meal time.? Matthew 15:36
  - At close of day.? Matthew 14:23
  - At time of decision.? Luke 6:12-13
  - At time of trial.? Mark 14:32-36
  - At death.? Luke 23:34,46
- When tempted
  - He overcame by “it is written”.? Matthew 4:1-11
  - He overcame by prayer.? Matthew 26:39
- In treatment of others.
  - Matthew 7:12 – as you would be treated
  - Matthew 5:44-45; Romans 12:20-21?- love and do good
  - Galatians 6:1; James 1:19-20?- help bear burdens
  - I Thessalonians 5:14?- support, comfort, be patient
  - II Timothy 2:4; Colossians 3:23?- on job, do work well
  - Matthew 5:16; Philippians 2:14-15?- be an example
- In speech
  - Bridle the tongue.? James 1:26
  - Let speech be with grace.? Colossians 4:6
  - Our words will face us in judgment.? Matthew 12:37
    - No foul language or curse words
    - So speak as to rightly influence others
- In thought, word, and deed.? II Corinthians 10:4-5; Colossians 3:17
In summary:
- Bring every thought into subjection to Christ.? II Corinthians 10:5

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