Spring 2026 Small Group Bible Study

James: Guidelines for a Happy Christian Life

a Study Written by John MacArthur

(Excerpt) "The Apostle James, the oldest half-brother of Jesus, was a key leader in the Jerusalem church. During the early days of the young church, the Jewish believers had been scattered by persecution. Out of compassion, James wrote this epistle to confront them and motivate them to test the quality and consistency of their faith."

In this short and powerful book, James gives us practical guidance on issues that also measure our living faith and spiritual fruitfulness. He encourages us to 'be doers of the word, and not hearers only,' to 'draw near to God,' and 'to be patient...until the coming of the Lord,' (James 1:22, 4:8, 5:7). James calls all believers-then and now-to live a life that demonstrates saving faith marked by godly behavior.

Topics Covered

• Trouble to Triumph (James 1:1-12)

• Understanding Temptation (James 1:13-18)

• Belief that Behaves (James 1:19-27)

• Favoritism in the Church (James 2: 1-13)

• Dead Faith (James 2:14-20)

• Faith that Passes the Test (James 2:21-26)

• Taming the Tongue (James 3:1-12)

• True Wisdom (James 3:13-18)

• Friendship in the World (James 4:1-12)

• Responding to the Will of God (James 4:13-17)

• Riches, Trials, and Oaths (James 5:1-12)

• Righteous Praying (James 5:13-20)

Group 1: Led by Leslie Morgan & Letitia Henson

Hosted at the Home of Lisa Turner

2nd & 4th Tuesday Nights of Each Month

6:00pm

Group 2: Led by Barbara Deavers

Hosted at the Home of Barbara Deavers

Meets one Saturday a month (TBD)

10:00am - 12:00pm

Group 3: Led by Mary Warren

Hosted at Camellia Baptist Church in the CLC Building, Room B103

Meets Every Thursday

10:00am - 11:15am

Group 4: Led by Kristin Moore

Hosted at the Home of Kristin Moore

Meets One Saturday a Month (Dates TBD)

9:00am