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1 Welcome to Pastor s WORD Bible Study James: Faith That Tames the Tongue (3:1-6) (click on Pastor s bible study )

2 James 3:1-6 1Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check.

3 James 3:1-6 3When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us, we can turn the whole animal. 4Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go.

4 James 3:1-6 5Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark. 6The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.

5 James 3:1-6 1Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check.

6 James 3:1-6 1Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check.

7 James 3:1-6 1Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check.

8 James 3:1-6 1Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check.

9 James 3:1-6 1Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check.

10 Teachers and Teaching Communicate God s truth Source: focus on the Bible Target: focus on changed life Facts, feelings, follow-through Head, heart, hand Doctrine, desires, do Transmit God s truth to facilitate the transforming work of the Holy Spirit in the life of hearer

11 Teachers and the Taught Test motives Teach the truth Live the truth Take responsibility seriously Respect teachers Be teachable Test teachers

12 James 3:1-6 1Not many of you should presume to be teachers, my brothers, because you know that we who teach will be judged more strictly. 2We all stumble in many ways. If anyone is never at fault in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to keep his whole body in check.

13 Beneath this stone, A lump of clay, Lies Arribella Young Who on this 24 th of May began to hold her tongue.

14 Faith that Tames the Tongue Dead Faith Tear down Discourage Drag downs the spirit of people True Faith Build up Encourage Lift up the glory of God

15 James 3:1-6 3When we put bits into the mouths of horses to make them obey us,, we can turn the whole animal.. 4Or take ships as an example. Although they are so large and are driven by strong winds,, they are steered by a very small rudder wherever the pilot wants to go.

16 Tongue: Power of Direction What you say directs what you do! What you say ends up running your life! What you say determines your relationships, commitments, opportunities!

17 Tongue: Power of Direction What you say directs what you do! What you say ends up running your life! What you say determines your relationships, commitments, opportunities! Say with our mouths what we believe in our hearts!

18 Apostles' Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, God's only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended to the dead.

19 Apostles' Creed On the third day he rose again; he ascended into heaven, he is seated at the right hand of the Father, and he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.

20 James 3:1-6 5Likewise the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts.. Consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark.. 6The tongue also is a fire, a world of evil among the parts of the body. It corrupts the whole person,, sets the whole course of his life on fire, and is itself set on fire by hell.

21 Tongue: Power of Destruction All types of evil can be contained in our words! Destroys our whole being and that of others! Source of words that are evil hell itself! Thoughts are one thing words are another!

22 Tongue: Power of Destruction All types of evil can be contained in our words! Destroys our whole being and that of others! Source of words that are evil hell itself! Thoughts are one thing words are another!

23 How to a Thematic Bible Study Choose a theme to study For example Taming the Tongue in the Proverbs Tongue: Power of Direction in the Psalms Jesus and the Tongue

24 How to a Thematic Bible Study List all the verses you intend to study Use a study Bible, an exhaustive concordance, an online Bible search, or a topical Bible Look up key words, synonyms, similar words or concepts Select the verses most important to your theme

25 How to a Thematic Bible Study Decide on the questions you will ask Ask at least one and no more than five questions using who, what, when, where, and why Ask questions that reflect your interests about the theme Write them down For example, What destructive ways do we use our tongues?

26 How to a Thematic Bible Study Ask your questions of each verse Read each verse and write down the answer the verse gives to each of your questions Write down your answers in an organized way Some verses will not answer all of your questions

27 How to a Thematic Bible Study Draw conclusions from your study Summarize the answers to each question as answered by the verses Organize your study into an outline by making your questions major points of and grouping similar verses together

28 How to a Thematic Bible Study Write out an personal application Personal Practical Plausible Proveable

Sunday, February 11, 2018

Lesson Text: James 3:1-12 King James Version(KJV) Sunday, February 11, 2018 I. CONTROL YOUR TONGUE (Acts 3:1-6) 1. My brethren, be not many masters, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.