James 2 · Grade 3
Faith Without Works Is Dead
Read the Story
James 2 says not to hold the faith of our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with partiality. If a rich man in fine clothing gets a good seat and a poor man is told to stand, that is wrong. God chose those who are poor in this world to be rich in faith.
If you fulfill the royal law, You shall love your neighbor as yourself, you do well. Mercy triumphs over judgment. What good is it if a man says he has faith but has no works? If someone needs clothing and food, words alone do not help.
Faith, if it has no works, is dead. Abraham believed God and showed it when he obeyed. Rahab showed her faith when she welcomed the messengers. As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead.
Memory Verse
“However, if you fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you do well.”
James 2:8 (WEB)
Answer the Questions
Who did God choose to be rich in faith?
What is the royal law?
What triumphs over judgment?
What is faith without works?
How did Rahab show her faith?
Story Order
Write what happened in each box.
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for today's Bible story. Help me to . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- How should we treat a visitor at church?
- How can you show kindness to someone who hurt you?
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