James (W10D6) Prepare for Sunday

Week 10. Saturday: Prepare for Sunday

REVIEW: Take a few minutes to make a list of what you’ve learned this week.

PRAY: Ask God to use this time to help you get familiar with Sunday’s scripture passage.

READ: James 5:7-12

7 Be patient, then, brothers and sisters, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop, patiently waiting for the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. 9 Don’t grumble against one another, brothers and sisters, or you will be judged. The Judge is standing at the door! 10 Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. 11 As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy. 12 Above all, my brothers and sisters, do not swear—not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. All you need to say is a simple “Yes” or “No.” Otherwise you will be condemned.

THINK: Go ahead and underline key words and phrases.

Start thinking about what this passage is saying.