JOURNEYING THROUGH THE BOOK OF JAMES
This fall, our community will be studying the book of James together. Free booklets will be available at the welcome table in the main lobby on Sundays (parallel versions of NRSV + FNV).
dates + verses
September 28 - James 1:1-18
October 5 - James 1:19-27
October 12 - James 2:1-13
October 19 - James 2:14-26
October 26 - James 3:1-2 + 4:11-12 + 5:12
November 2 - James 3:13-18 + 4:1-10, 13-17
November 9 - James 5:1-6
November 16 - James 5:7-20
HOW TO STUDY, MANUSCRIPT STYLE
READ & STUDY // Look for the W’s
WHO is involved?
WHEN did it happen?
WHERE is it happening?
WHAT is taking place?
HOW is it happening?
Then ask the WHY questions regarding what the author’s message is about.
MARK IT UP! // Use pens and pencils to draw
Use colored pens/pencils. A four-colored pen can be very handy. Don’t worry about getting it perfect, just mark it up!
Circles around places and people
Boxes around whatever you’d like
Underline key quotes/interactions
Clouds on wherever you feel like
Identify change of scene, watch for contrasts, repetitions, titles, key words, etc.
Notes go in margins and in between lines.
REFLECT, PRAY, ACT
How does what you’re studying apply to you and where you are with God, others, etc.?
Keep a personal journal on the back of the
pages. Use it to record your thoughts,
prayers and new actions.
manuscriptbiblestudy.com