Haven Church
Jesus Justice: Jesus & Favoritism
Read James 2:1-13
Favoritism (Greek - Prosoplempsia): Lifting up someones face with idea of judging only by their appearance.
The Command:
1. Do not show __________. (v. 1)
The Example:
2. Judging people by their __________. (vv. 2,3)
The Verdict:
3. Favoritism is discrimination and ____. (v. 4)
The Inconsistency:
4. It doesn’t match with God’s _________. (vv. 5-7)
The Sentence:
5. Blatant discrimination is ______. (vv. 8-11)
The Answer:
6. Show your genuine faith and be ________. (vv. 12,13)
Going Deeper Questions
1. Remember a time when you may have been judged by your appearance. How did it make you feel?
2. Read James 2:10-11. What is discrimination to you. What does James call discrimination?
3. Read Job 34:10-19. What do these verses say about God. What then does it say about those who follow God?
4. Read Acts 10:23-40. What did Peter learn about God? How is this applied to the church today and in your personal life?