Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I believe God can answer prayer.
Faith Verse
John 14:12 (NLT)
“I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done.”
Question of the Day: How has God used you to help someone?
Read about It
Read: James 2:14–17
Sometimes God allows us to see people’s needs so that He can use us to help them. Imagine seeing a kid at school who has torn-up clothes, no food for lunch, and holes in his shoes. You think, “I feel sorry for this kid.” But then you do nothing to help him. What good is it if you see a need but don’t do anything about it? That’s what these verses in James are talking about.
Our faith in God should lead us to pray for people and to see people where they are. God may also place it on our heart to help people. We can believe God will answer our prayers for other people, and sometimes we are part of His answer! Listen and be open as the Holy Spirit leads you.
Talk about It
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Question 1. What are the two things verse 15 talks about a person not having? Answer 1. Food or clothing (James 2:15)
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| Question 2. What happens when we see a need but don’t offer to help someone in need?
Answer 2. Answers may vary.
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| Question 3. When was a time God spoke to you to help someone?
Answer 3. Answers may vary.
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| Question 4. When was a time God used someone to help you when you had a need?
Answer 4. Answers may vary.
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| Question 5. Who may God use you to help this week?
Answer 5. Answers may vary. |
Pray about It
Dear God, thank You that my life can be used to be a blessing to someone. God, let me see people the way You do and let me listen for You to lead me to help. Give me a heart of compassion that leads to action and helping others. Amen.