Life Lessons from James: Practical Wisdom
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Life Lessons from James: Practical Wisdom
By (Author) Max Lucado
HarperChristian Resources
HarperChristian Resources
29th March 2019
United States
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Christianity
Physical Properties
Paperback
144
Width 153mm, Height 229mm, Spine 15mm
172g
Description
Do your Monday actions reflect your Sunday worship How about your claims to faith Is your life full of noticeable changes and actions
James, the half-brother of Jesus, wasn't impressed with talk. He knew that a life of faith was all aboutactionsthat revealed a difference in a person's life. For him, it was not that workssavethe Christian, but that theymarkthe Christian. In his letter, he boldly deals with practical issues of faith not bound by culture or place. He shows the importance of living a genuine life of faith. His message is bare-knuckled as he encourages, challenges, and confronts, offering practical words and admonitions to live out our faith.
As you read, study, journal, and discuss the book of James, watch for these key themes that Max will unpack throughout the book:
- God gives us true wisdom.
- Satan tempts to break us; God tests to strengthen us.
- The words we use are powerful and influential.
- Faith and good deeds go hand in hand.
TheLife Lessons with Max Lucadoseries brings the Bible to life in twelve lessons filled with intriguing questions, inspirational stories, and poignant reflections to take you deeper into God's Word. Each lesson includes:
- An opening reflection on the Bible book you're studying.
- Background information to deepen your understanding of the cultural and historical setting.
- An excerpt of the text (from theNIV and the NKJV).
- Exploration questions with plenty of room to write your own thoughts and notes.
- Inspirational thoughts from Max as well as a closing takeaway for further reflection.
TheLife Lessonsseries is ideal for use in both a small-group setting or for individual study.
Author Bio
Since entering the ministry in 1978, Max Lucado has served churches in Miami, Florida; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; and San Antonio, Texas. He currently serves as senior minister of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio. He is America's bestselling inspirational author with more than 130 million books in print.
