Guided Bible Studies for Hungry Christians

James - The Pillar of Working Faithful Worksheet 9

Worksheet for The Faith of Patience

Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh. (James 5:7-8 AV)

157. Why are a rich man's riches of today no use to him tomorrow? James 5:1-3 (104-105)

A. The riches will be unable to save him
B. Riches of the world are corrupted
C. The outward appearances of worldly success are moth eaten
D. The treasures of gold and silver are covered in rust
E. All of the Above

158. What emotions should a rich man of today experience? James 5:1-3 (104-105)

A. Mourn and cry with grief
B. Laugh and celebrate with joy
C. Rejoice and praise God for His blessings
D. Brag and show others his worth to God

159. What will be the witness against the rich man in the last days? James 5:1-3 (105)

A. The poor who suffered
B. The church who did without
C. The victims of his greed
D. The rust covering his treasure

160. What will Jesus Christ accuse the rich man for his hoarded riches? James 5:1-3 (106)

A. Failing to advance the Word and Will of the LORD GOD
B. Failing to uplift the poor, the orphans and widows
C. Failing to feed the hungry
D. All of the above

161. What will the rich man's sentence be on the Day of Judgment when he brings the evidence of his hoarded wealth before the Judgment seat of Christ?

A. A lifetime of poverty
B. Damnation
C. A time in purgatory
D. Forgiveness

162. How does Jesus Christ find out about the rich man who defrauds the laborers out of their wages as they work in his worldly fields?

A. Jesus Christ knows everything about everybody always
B. The workers cries of lamenting reach his ears
C. He learns of the rich man's wickedness at the Judgement Seat
D. The angels of God reveal the transgressions

163. How does a rich man live on this earth? James 5:4-6 (108-109)

A. In luxurious pleasure
B. Self focused on his life alone
C. Nourishes his heart with everything he dreamed
D. Fattened himself up with his riches of desire
E. All of the above

164.What does a worldly rich man do to righteous people? James 5:4-6 (109)

(May be more than one answer)
A. Protect
B. Reward
C. Praise
D. Pay
E. Nourish
F. Condemn
G. Kill
H. Oppress

165. Why should Christians be patient during this oppression? James 5:7-8 (110)

A. It is the Christian thing to do.
B. We should always serve those who oppress us
C. The glorious Day of our Lord comes soon
D. All of the above

166. How should Christians establish patience as the coming of Lord Jesus Christ draws closer? James 5:9 (111)

(May be more than one answer)
A. Prepare their hearts
B. Make a stable resolution to be patient
C. Do not hold grudges against fellow brothers and sisters in Christ
D. All of the above

167. Why should Christians avoid holding grudges against one another? James 5:9 (113)

A. Christians do not get mad
B. Christians do not do anything to make a fellow brother or sister mad
C. Jesus will soon be standing at the door and condemn you for fighting
D. All of the above

168. How can a Christian endure great affliction with patience? James 5:10 (114-116)

A. Remember the promise future happiness
B. Remember the strength of Job
C. Look forward to the tender mercy and compassion of the LORD GOD and Jesus Christ
D. All of the above

169. When should a Christian swear by oath? James 5:12 (117)

A. In a court of law
B. When a Christian is confident of being able to tell the truth
C. Never
D. Always

170. How should a Christian answer when confronted? James 5:12 (117)

A. Yes, No, and nothing more
B. With the Words of God
C. Through the wiliness of an inteligent and wise person
D. All of the above

171. What does a Christian risk if he chooses to swear? James 5:12 (117)

A. Angering the worldly court of law
B. Being condemned by the LORD GOD
C. Betraying those closest to him
D. All of the above

172. Which oaths are acceptable Christian to swear? James 5:12 (117)

A. Those sworn to on the heaven
B. Those sworn to by the earth
C. Those sowrn to the LORD GOD
D. None

173. What danger lurks for Christians in these Last Days concerning oaths? James 5:12 (117)

A. Punishment by the LORD GOD for making oaths
B. Trickery by those who want to force Christians to commit transgression against the LORD GOD
C. Force Christians to offer long explainations and be careless with words
D. All of the above

174. How should Christians support their brothers and sisters in Christ when they endure hardship or suffer serious troubles? James 5:13-16 (118)

A. Solve their problems quickly
B. Encourage them to pray
C. Make public appeal for help
D. All of the above

175. How should Christians support their brothers and sisters in Christ when they are happy? James 5:13-16 (119)

A. Remind them of the oppressive and dangerous times
B. Encourage them to sing songs of faith and praise to uplift others
C. Make public performances of joyful praise
D. All of the above

176. How should Christians support their brothers and sisters in Christ when they are sick? James 5:13-16 (119)

A. Call the elders of the congregation
B. Pray over them
C. Anoint them with oil in the name of Jesus Christ
D. All of the above

177. What will happen if you pray for a Christian who has become sick as a result of sin?

James 5:13-16 (120) A. Jesus will forgive him and heal him
B. He will not get better
C. He will die
D. You will be punished for misplaced loyalties

178. Why should Christians confess their faults and pray for each other?

A. They should not ever confess to anyone but God
B. So that they might all be healed by Jesus Christ
C. They should only confess to a duly ordained minister or priest of their church
D. Confession is best made to those of the world who have experienced the same problems

179. What does the focused and impassioned prayers of a righteous man reveal? James 5:17-18 (123)

A. Great power as Eliajah possessed
B. Little power as Noah possessed
C. No power as Job possessed
D. The power of a god

180. What should Christian brothers and sisters do with one who has erred from the truth and is enveloped in sin? James 5:19-20 (124)

A. Convert him
B. Save his soul from death by persuading him to return to righteousness
C. Encourage him to seek forgiveness through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ
D. All of the above

181. (Essay and Discuss) Write a letter to your brothers and sisters in Christ to encourage and prepare them for the times to come in the Last Days. James 5:7-8 (110-120)

This concludes "James - The Pillar of Working Faithful". We hope your walk and works in faith have become focused and established as a result of our efforts, as we were guided by Him to prepare these studies for you! Keep the Faith Working!

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About the Author

Kathy L. McFarland is a Becker Bible Studies Teacher and Author of Guided Bible Studies for Hungry Christians. She has received her Bachelor of Science degree in Religious Studies from Liberty University, and is currently seeking her Master of Divinity (Professional Ministries Track) degree from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary & Graduate School. Kathy is also a Hebrew language student attending an Israeli taught Ulpan and a noted expert on Old Testament exegesis, Christian apologetics, and Bible typology and mysteries.

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