“Rooted and Real: Faith in Action”

James 2:14-26

Outline:

I. Genuine faith produces faithful action.

II. True faith is deeper than head knowledge.

III. Faith's true witness: action.

Application Questions:

1. What does it mean to have a genuine faith that produces faithful action?  

2. What does the fruit of a transformed life look like to you? (Matthew 22:37-40; Galatians 5:16-26)

3. Reread the account of Abraham and Isaac found in Genesis 22; underline all the times Abraham displayed his faith by taking action.

4. As you picture your tree, what things need to change? Deeper roots? More fruit? Need to cut off a rotten branch? Write down how you would like to see your tree change over the next month. (Psalm 119:11 “I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.