Studies in the Book of James | Favoritism

James 2:1-13
Pastor Daniel Bracken
August 21, 2022

I. Introduction.

A. We live in a culture where favoritism is rampant.

B. Have you ever felt like you weren’t in the “in crowd”?

Introduction Notes:

II. This passage causes us to see __________.

A. Our __________ Lord Jesus Christ.

B. In the Old Testament, God is described as showing __________ partiality.

C. In the New Testament:

1. I Peter 1:17.

2. Acts 10:34-35.

3. Ephesians 6:9.

4. Colossians 3:25.

5. Romans 2:9-10.

D. A picture of what Jesus did for us.

Section II Notes:

III. A look at the text.

A. Don’t show __________.

B. To discriminate on the basis of __________ is to make a false judgment.

C. Faith is not based on one’s material status.

D. Sometimes, it is those that are catered to, because of their wealth, that bring great trouble in the churches.

E. Favoritism is a __________ for it breaks the royal law.

F. God has been __________ to us, so we must be merciful to others.

Section III Notes:

IV. What God is saying to us.

A. Don’t be influenced by the false philosophies of the world.

B. Don’t allow your treatment of people to be based on __________.

C. Give __________ “to whom honor is due,” but we must be impartial in our behavior and truly __________ people.

D. Be on your guard against __________ people on the wrong basis.

E. As a church, be __________, not __________.

Section IV Notes:

V. Conclusion.

Conclusion Notes:

General Sermon Notes: