In today’s episode of the Tell Me More podcast, we’ll be walking through James 1:1-18, where James kicks off his letter with a powerful message about faith, trials, and God's unwavering goodness. We’ll explore how trials and temptations test our faith, the blessings that come from perseverance, and how God never fails to provide wisdom when we ask.

Join us as we unpack James’ encouragement to find joy in difficult circumstances and trust in God's perfect timing and provision. Whether you’re facing a challenge or simply seeking to grow in your faith, this episode will inspire and equip you with practical truth straight from the Word.

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The opening passage of James talks about going through life’s trials, so start out group time by playing this silly game.

WOULD YOU RATHER:

• Get a flat tire or have a cavity?
• Never be able to listen to music again, or never be able to watch movies/tv again?
• Never have an empty sink, no matter how often you wash dishes, or never have a clean floor, no matter how often you sweep?
• Feel 15 years older than you actually are or look 15 years older than you actually are?
• Have your wallet stolen or a bad haircut?

Read James 1:1-18 together and discuss.

1. Was there a phrase or word that stood out to you?
2. What questions does this bring up? (this is an opportunity for us to be transparent about what we don’t understand, or need to dig into some more, etc.)
   
3. What does this passage teach us about the difference between “trials” and “temptations?”
   1. What does this passage teach us about how to respond to those things?
4. What is something from this passage that is hard for you to obey?
   1. How can you grow in obedience to what this text teaches us?
5. Time to get real-- share a trial or a temptation that you are currently facing. Close your time together by praying for one another. 

Get ready for episode 3 by reading James 1:19-27. Write down any questions you have or what stands out to you.

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