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Faith that Works

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James is probably my favorite book of the Bible. This is a great tool that really helps you to delve in and understand how faith truly works.

Faith that Works by Anne Fortenberry is just the Bible study to kickstart your relationship with God in the new year. The book is James in the New Testament has long been recognized as one focused on refusing to allow Christians to be complacent in their faith. James, the brother of Jesus, gives difficult instructions to his readers: rejoice in trials, treat everyone equally, and show your love of God through your actions to his children on earth. For a short book, it packs a powerful punch. Fortenberry examines each verse carefully and then encourages readers to do the same using other Scriptures to back up and emphasize each point. The lessons are broken up into nine weeks with five daily lessons in each week. Every lesson offers plenty of opportunity for personal reflection and spiritual growth.

Anne Fortenberry has put together a wonderful Topical study on the book of James. She weaves in other scriptures to bring the words of James alive.

When I first received this study, I kept thinking.. "how many times have I studied James?.. A LOT". I truly didn't think I would get much more out of the book of James, but you know.. God has a funny way of humbling us. I am soaking up every little tid bit and heart moment in this study. I've been touched by quotes and stories that she shares, but most of all the beautiful way that she goes straight to the heart with God's word.

It is so very difficult to really review a Bible study workbook when you haven't completed the study. Such is the case with Anne Fortenberry's "Faith That Works". I only received this workbook 12 days prior to the review being due, and I have learned from experience that some studies can really "Wow" you near the end. So far, I am not only enjoying this nine-week topical Bible study on the New Testament epistle of James, I am also learning.

"Faith That Works" is arranged in a five-day homework format. This is an ideal design for personal study or for study with a group. The author's commentary is laced with questions designed to make the reader think about the Bible reading. I see this as a good choice for your small group to learn more about living out loud from the New Testament proverbs!