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    James: The Other Side of Suffering
    James: The Other Side of Suffering
    James: The Other Side of Suffering
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    James: The Other Side of Suffering

    By Charme Robarts

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    Insights into the book of JamesIt has become customary to ask the question: Why do bad things happen to good people? The epistle of James turns this question on its head, asking instead: How will you respond when bad things happen to you? In this immensely practical letter to the earliest Christians, the respected apostle encourages his listeners to take a different view of suffering - to see it, in fact, as an opportunity to grow into the people God is calling us to be.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLeafwood Publishers
    Release dateJul 29, 2013
    ISBN9780891129875
    James: The Other Side of Suffering
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    Charme Robarts

    Charme Robarts is Involvement Minister at Skillman Avenue Church of Christ in Dallas, TX.

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      James - Charme Robarts

      JAMES

      THE OTHER SIDE OF SUFFERING

      Charme Robarts

      James: The Other Side of Suffering

      1648 Campus Ct.

      Abilene, TX 79601

      www.hillcrestpublishing.com

      Cover Design and Typesetting by Sarah Bales

      Copyright © 2004

      Charme Robarts

      Scripture quotations, unless otherwise designated, are from the New Revised Standard Version (NRSV).

      All rights reserved. Except as provided in the Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transcribed, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without prior written permission from HillCrest Publishing.

      ISBN 0-89112-276-1

      1,2,3,4,5

      FOR TEACHERS AND CLASS LEADERS…

      The word of God is powerful. This belief is the driving force behind the Streams of Mercy Study Series. Assigned reading, brief commentary, and questions for reflection and class discussion are presented for each section of the biblical book. The goal is changed lives–changed by the power of the Word.

      Consider the following suggestions as you prepare for class:

      Even though class members may have read the passage assigned for the week, select some verses to be read aloud in class: let the Word speak.

      Give a brief summary of the points made in the lesson, then begin working with the questions. As you prepare for your class, explore the possibility of a variety of answers to the questions. don't be afraid of momentary silence when you ask the questions; give people a chance to think, but be prepared to prompt the discussion.

      Be creative with your classroom time. Sometimes have the class work in small groups to discuss the questions. Consider having someone prepare to comment on a particular question for the next scheduled class meeting. Perhaps you could ask someone to be prepared to share his or her experience with finding time to work on the lesson in the middle of work and family obligations—in this way we acknowledge the struggle to make time for Bible study. Give someone the task of praying for the whole class throughout the coming week as they all find time for study. Let the class know this will be happening.

      Ask class members to make a plan of action that puts into practice the things the text calls for. This may be a service project or a commitment to pray for help in overcoming specific problems the text brings to light. Be prepared to suggest plans of action and to get the class involved in brainstorming about this. Avoid taking charge too much; let the class get involved.

      Find out if anyone in the class would like to create banners or any kind of visuals pertaining to the study. This is a good way to validate the gifts of others.

      Try to inspire excitement about the class working together each week to hear and understand the word of God. Stress that this is one of the ways we are in fellowship with one another.

      Be sensitive to people who don't want to speak in class. Encourage those who want to speak, but who may be a little tentative. Practice good leadership by not allowing any one person to dominate the discussions.

      Try to keep the discussions on target. One complaint we often hear about Bible classes is that the group too easily gets off the subject. These volumes are designed to promote discussion of the biblical text. Pray for help to keep the class focused without preventing healthy discussion.

      Nothing is more important than seeking God's guidance as you prepare for class. Ask him to open your heart so the text speaks to you and convicts you, then you will be more prepared to lead the group. May the Lord bless all of you as you seek his will, and may you know the everflowing streams of his mercy.

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