The Discovery Bible Study (DBS) method uses eight foundational questions meant to encourage, connect, discover, apply, and multiply. It is being used by God’s people all over the world. DBS is making new disciples of Jesus and training them to guide others in the discovery of Biblical truth. Based on Pastor Josh’s teaching this weekend, we are diving into the whole chapter of James 4 in our Impact Communities. 

Connection: Let’s follow up from last week.

  1. What wins did you have this past week?
  2. What wins are you hoping to have this coming week?

Discovery Bible Study on James 4. Leaders, see optional bonus questions below to get into the Bible passage even more. 

  1. What do you like about this passage?
  2. What is confusing about this passage?
  3. What does this passage say about God?
  4. What does this passage say about us/humanity?
  5. How do we obey this passage?
  6. Who else needs to hear this passage?

Optional Bonus Questions

  1. According to James 4:2-3, why do we find it difficult to trust God with areas of conflict? How have you seen this play out in your own life?
  2. Why do you think James is emphasizing so much the need to avoid arguments and to resolve conflicts? Why is this so important?
  3. Reread verses 13-16. All of us are just one heartbeat away from eternity. If you lived your life in light of that reality, in what ways would your life be different this week? Have you been putting off doing something you know you should do? Share one example.