Thrive in the Word: Unit 2 and 3 Practice Flashcards

A set of 50 flashcards based on Unit 2 and Unit 3 lesson notes covering James 1 and 2, including word studies, historical context of James, and biblical cross-references.

What acronym is used to guide journaling prayers in the Discovery Journal?

PRAY—Praise, Repent, Ask, Yield

According to James 1:27, how should you prepare your heart for the study of Scripture?

Focusing on God our father

Through what means do those who believe become children of God?

Through the sacrifice of Jesus

What is the memory passage for Unit 2, Lesson 1?

James 1:21–22

How is the culture of the original recipients of James' epistle described?

An oral culture where few could read or physically access God’s Word

What are the three keywords to mark in the study passage James 1:19–27?

anger/wrath, receive/accept, and word

How does Vine’s Expository Dictionary define 'anger/wrath'?

The strongest of all passions; suggests a more settled or abiding condition of mind, frequently with a view to taking revenge.

In James 1:19, what contrast describes how a person is to hear and speak?

Quick to hear and slow to speak

According to Proverbs 10:19, what is not lacking when many words are present?

Sin

What is contrasted with God’s righteousness in James 1:20?

Man’s anger

What are two ways a person can deceive himself according to the text?

By only hearing the Word and by not bridling his tongue

What constitutes pure and undefiled religion according to James 1:27?

Visiting orphans and widows in their distress and keeping oneself unstained by the world

What are the three aspects of salvation discovered through the Thrive cipher?

Past: Salvation from sin’s penalty; Present: Salvation from sin’s power; Future: Salvation from sin’s presence

What is the Greek word for 'humility/meekness' used in James 1:21?

prautēs ($G4240$)

How does Vine's define the temper of spirit known as 'prautēs'?

Accepting His dealings with us as good, and therefore without disputing or resisting

What is the Greek word for 'implanted/engrafted' in James 1:21?

emphytos ($G1721$)

What property does the 'implanted word' have according to Vine’s?

To root itself like a seed in the heart

What are believers to lay aside according to James 1:21?

All moral filth and evil

How is meekness described in relation to the soil of our hearts?

It is a fertilizer for the soil of our hearts, helping us grow as we submit to the Lord’s teachings

How did the Thessalonians receive the Word of God?

They received it as the Word of God, not of men

How did the Bereans receive the Word?

With eagerness

Who do most Bible scholars believe is the human author of the book of James?

Jesus’ half-brother

Initially, did Jesus' brothers believe He was the Messiah?

No, they were family, but not followers (John 7:5)

Where was James from, and how did he learn excellent Greek?

Nazareth; he interacted with traveling merchants at the intersection of busy trade routes

What was James' role in the church in Jerusalem?

A leader (and described as a pillar in Galatians 2:9)

What verdict did James render regarding Gentile converts and the Law in Acts 15?

Release from ceremonial practices but prohibition of four specific offensive practices

Around what year was James the author killed?

AD 62

What were James' final actions before he died?

He prayed for his attackers’ forgiveness

What Greek word means 'to observe fully' in James 1:23?

katanoeō ($G2657$)

What Greek word means 'to bend beside' or lean over to peer within?

parakyptō ($G3879$)

According to Deuteronomy 30:14, where is the word found so that we can do it?

Very near you—in your heart and mouth

What is the Merriam-Webster definition of a 'doer'?

One that takes an active part

In Psalm 119:105, what is the Word of God compared to?

A lamp

In Jeremiah 23:29, the Word of God is compared to what two objects?

Fire and a hammer

What three attributes did the living Word display according to John 1:14?

Glory, grace, and truth

What Greek word means 'to stay near, remain, or persevere'?

paramenō ($G3887$)

According to 1 John 2:14, why should you continue in the Word?

So you can overcome the evil one

According to Mark 4:18–19, what are some hindrances to being a doer of the Word?

Removal of the Word by Satan, being unrooted, worries of this world, deceit of riches, and desires for other things

How should the Word be received according to Luke 8:15?

With a good and virtuous heart

What comparison does Psalm 1:1–3 make for a hearer and doer of God's Word?

A thriving tree

Where do we store the Word of God according to Psalm 119:11?

In our heart

When should we meditate on the Word according to Joshua 1:8?

Day and night

What was Moses' first event in his Journey of Faith according to Hebrews 11:23?

He was hidden (by his parents)

What did Moses consider greater riches than the treasures of Egypt?

The reproach of Christ

How did Moses avoid fear according to Hebrews 11:27?

By seeing Him who is invisible

What two commands did God give Moses regarding his staff in Exodus 4:1–7?

Throw the staff on the ground and catch the serpent by the tail

To what does Psalm 36:6 compare God’s righteousness?

Stable and enduring mountains

What is the 'royal law' mentioned in James 2:8?

You shall love your neighbor as yourself

What is the Discovery Destination theme for Unit 3?

Maturity: Grow in Love

If you show partiality, what does James 2:9 say you are committing?

Sin