DJ Unit 1 (SS-26)

What is the Discovery Destination for the Thrive study?

Christian Maturity

What is the Discovery Destination for Unit 1?

Maturity: Grow in Perseverance

What are the key verses for Unit 1 as well as the Thrive study?

James 1:2-4

What is the epistle of James often referred to as?

The Proverbs of the New Testament

James’s letter has how many imperatives?

Over fifty

What is the Greek Word for trials/temptations (James 1:2)?

periasmos

What is the Strong’s definition of periasmos?

a putting to proof (by experiment (of good), experience (of evil), solicitation, discipline or provocation); by implication, adversity

What is the Greek word for tempted (James 1:13a)?

peirazō

What is the Outline of Biblical Usage Definition II.3 and II.3.A of peirazō?

II.3: to try or test one’s faith, virtue, character, by enticment to sin;

II.3.A: to solicit to sin, to tempt

What is the key difference between periasmos and peirazō?

The word peirasmos refers to an outward struggle with adversity, and peirazō refers to an inner battle with sin.

How does your Discovery Journal summarize James 1:1-12?

Thrive in trials

How does your Discovery Journal summarize James 1:13-18?

Thrive in temptations

How does Strong’s Dictionary define “double-minded”?

vacillating (in opinion or purpose)

The theme of James’ epistle is found in which verse?

James 1:4

What is the Greek word for endurance/steadfastness/patience/perseverance (James 1:4)?

hypomonē

What is the Strong’s Definition as well as the Outline of Biblical Usage Definition of hypomonē?

Strong’s Definition: cheerful (or hopeful) endurance, constancy

Outline of Biblical Usage Definition I.1: in the NT the characteristic of a man who is not swerved from his deliberate purpose and his loyalty to faith and piety by even the greatest trials and sufferings

What is the Greek word for perfect/mature (James 1:4b)?

teleios

What is the Strong’s Definition of teleios?

complete (in various applications of labor, growth, mental and moral character, etc.);… completeness

The Greek word teleios is used how many times in the epistle of James?

five times

What is a good summary of 1 Peter 2:20-21?

While suffering for doing good, take it paitently

What is a good summary of 1 Peter 3:9?

When receiving evil from someone, repay with a blessing

What is a good summary of 1 Peter 3:16?

When evil is spoken against you, have a good conscience

What is a good summary of 1 Peter 4:16?

Let not he who suffers as a Christian be ashamed; let him rather glorify God!

What is a good summary of 1 Peter 5:8-9?

When receiving attacks from the devil, resist him; steadfast in the faith

1 Peter 4:19

Therefore let those who suffer according to the will of God commit their souls to Him in doing good, as to a faithful Creator.

How does the Westminster Dictionary of Theological Terms describe the word “dispersion”?

(Gr. ‘a scattering’) Term for Jews living outside Palestine after the Babylonian exile (586 B.C.) and at other times.

What is the dispersion of the Jews also known as?

the Diaspora

How should the Dispersion be understood?

Within two contexts: In the Old Testament, the Israelites were dispersed because of their disobedience to God; and in the New Testament, the Christian Jews were scattered by persecution. Ultimately, James’ audience was dispersed throughout the Roman Empire for both reasons.

How were the Jewish people strangers in both a literal and spiritual sense?

As Israelites, they waited for God to return them to their homeland; but as Christians, they waited for Christ to gather them in heaven.