James: Bind My Wandering Heart to Thee

1. Philosophy and Intro (James 1:1): “God, Our Steadfast Father, Calls and Equips His Children to Live Humble, Faithful Lives through His Perfect Wisdom and the Power of His Word.”
2. Our Good Father: The Nature of God (1:2-19)
   • Life of Trials: Reality, Responses, Results
   • God’s Gifts: Faith, Wisdom, Life, Word
   • Father of Lights: Adopts to Bless
3. Reflections of a Father: Adoption (1:19-27)
   • The Living Word
   • A Good Look in the Mirror: The Perfect Law
   • The Lived-out Word
     • The Bridled Tongue
     • Care for Vulnerable
     • Pure Life
4. Favor vs. Favoritism: Election (2:1-13)
   • The Sin of Favoritism
   • The Savior’s Impartial Favor
   • What’s Showing? Mercy over Judgment
5. Can Faith Save? Justification (2:14-26)
   • A Few Gospel Principles: Judgment, Faith, Justification
   • A Practical Grid of Faith
   • Anatomy of Faith
6. Of Wisdom and Words: Sanctification (3:1-18)
   • The Power of Words
   • The Proof of Wisdom: Works
7. On Fighting and Friendship: Repentance, as part of Sanctification (4:1-12)
   • Rebellion
   • Repentance
   • Reminders concerning the Law and Judgment
8. On Timelines and Treasures: Providence (4:13-5:6)
   • Timelines: Man’s Proud Plans vs. God’s Perfect Providence
   • Treasures: Man’s Greed vs. God’s Rich Provision
9. Blessed are the Steadfast: Perseverance (5:7-20)
   • Hope in the Lord’s Return: Patient in Suffering
   • Faith in Action: Speak Truth and Pray Always
   • Love for Weak and Wandering: Restoration

Song: Come, Thou Fount