Be Ye Doers of the Word...

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Be Ye Doers of the Word…
Questions for class and an outline James 1:22-23

Text: James 1:22-23
22. But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves.
23. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass

Questions

1. Can we please God without faith (Hebrews 11:6)?

2. What does “he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass” mean? (Hint: James 1:24-25)

3. Will those that only hear God’s word be justified (Romans 2:13)?

4. What does it mean to be a “doer of the word” (Luke 11:28 and James 2:24-26)?

5. Was Agrippa a hearer or doer (Acts 26:22-29)?

6. How many doers are found in this context: Matthew 13:1-23? Why?

7. How many doers are found in this context: Matthew 25:14-30? Why?

8. What does a hearer have in common with the devils (James 2:19)?

9. What will the word of God do to someone that truly opens up to it (Hebrews 4:12-13)?

Thought questions:

The engrafted ______________ is able to save our souls.

What are some terms that describe God’s word?

Introduction: Many times today we see folks who say they believe but do nothing to show that faith. We know that we have faith to please God Hebrews 11:6. Is having faith enough, or must we do something more?

James 1:22. "But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass"

I. What does it mean to be a doer?

One that does – Keeps the law Romans 2:13

Luke 11:28 – One who keeps the word

James 2:24-26 – One who works

James 1:25 – A doer of the work of the perfect law of liberty

II. What is a hearer only?

One that only hears and does nothing – Acts 26:22-29

An example of hearers and one doer – Matthew 13:1-23

An example of two doers and one hearer – Matthew 25:14-30

III. What is a man beholding his natural face in a glass?

When one walks and looks into a mirror he sees his face. When one truly looks into the word of God, he sees much more:

Hebrews 4:12-13 "12. For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.13. Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do."

Conclusion: We need to take God’s word and DO IT! It is not enough to simply hear and believe; the devils have done that much James 2:19!

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