Read James 1:1-12  together. 

Watch the sermon video (available at pacificunionchurch.org/churchsmall)

Listen. How does James stretch your understanding of joy? How does James give us a new perspective on suffering?

Respond. How would your life change if you embraced God’s view of joy and suffering?  

• Is God asking you to do something or to stop doing something?
• Is He calling you to trust him with a specific area of your life?
• Is the Holy Spirit prompting you to repent of a specific sin?
• Are you moved to worship God? Why are you thankful for Him?
• Are you being prompted to pray a specific way?

Share. What is one simple thing you learned from this talk and discussion about James 1:1-12 that you can share with others? Who will you share it with? Make a plan to share it with this person this week.