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What is one of your favorite “old-time” TV shows. (Old
time is a relative term – so answer this in your view of what is an “old time
show”)? What made it your favorite?
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What changes have occurred in the media and shows that
are out there today?
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Which of the older shows, if any, were “encouraging”?
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Have you ever seen a wildfire, out of control trash
fire, or house fire? Even on television,
what do you observe from wildfires/forest fires?
RESEARCH – read James 3:1
We are going to look at James 3:1 first this week; as we do,
do not say, “Well, that does not apply to me because I am not a teacher (nor
will I ever be). You may be right that
you never bear that title, however you need to see that, to one degree or
another , all Christians should communicate biblical truth in some or many ways
– therefore the high standard expectation will apply to every Christian. First, let’s look at verses that apply to
those who are teachers, or have the gift of teaching.
Look up each scripture reference and note what you learn
regarding the gift of teaching and its purpose:
a. Romans 12:6-7
b. 1
Corinthians 12:27-29
c. Ephesians
4:11-16
Now let’s see the teaching responsibility role of every
believer. Note/discuss your insights:
a. Hebrews 5:12
b. 2 Timothy
2:24
c. Galatians
6:1
d. James
5:19-20
e. 1 Peter
4:11
f.
Deuteronomy 6:4-9
So we’ve established that we ALL have
responsibility/accountability as “teachers”.
It seems that James then takes that accountability and takes it to a
higher level of accountability. From
what we “teach” to “everything we say”.
Read James 3:1-12 noting in NASB that verse 2 begins with the
word “For” and connects verse one with the following verses.
Research on the “tongue”.
The Bible mentions many kinds of tongues – look up the
following verses and fill in the descriptive word from each verse for tongue:
Psalm 5:9 a _________________ tongue
Psalm 12:3; 73:9 a
_________________ tongue
Psalm 109:2; Proverbs 6:17 a _________________ tongue
Psalm 120:2 a
_________________ tongue
Proverbs 10:31; 17:20 a _________________ tongue
Proverbs 15:4 a
_________________ tongue
Proverbs 12:18 a _________________ tongue
Proverbs 17:4 a
_________________ tongue
Psalm 10:7 a
_________________ and _________________ tongue
Proverbs 25:15 a _________________ tongue
Proverbs 25:23 a _________________ tongue
To continue let’s study a couple
of words:
Research online or in a bible dictionary and Record below what these words from James 3:2
mean:
“stumble” (
“perfect”
If the tongue is a “restless
evil and full of deadly poison” and if no one can tame it, then how can we be
perfect?
What can we do about the
tongue? Look up the following verses and
record your insights:
Matthew 12:33-37
Matthew 15:18-20
(What
is the connection between the heart and tongue/mouth?)
Proverbs 18:19
Psalm 39:1
Ephesians 4:15-31
Colossians 4:6
From Jeff’s sermon Sunday, and
from James 3:1-12 describe in discussion or record below how the following
examples play out in the life of a Christian:
Bit and Bridle for a horse:
Rudder for a Ship
Spark starting a forest fire
Spring flowing with life giving
water
Tree bearing fruit that matches
the tree
Personal Reflection:
Score yourself on the following
types of speech:
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Thumbs
up
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Thumbs
down
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Bragging/boasting
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Using put-downs toward others
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Flattering
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Slandering/ Name calling
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Gossiping
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Verbally abusing others
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Cursing
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Making off-color remarks
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Talking behind another’s back
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Passing on rumors
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Posting / texting/ emailing
any of the above
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Yelling
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Being sarcastic
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Lying
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James said, “If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able
to bridle the whole body as well.” What
do you need to do, differently to be able to “guide/direct/steer” your whole
body?
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