On Sunday, November 9 2025 at Wildwood Community Church, I preached a sermon based on James 1:27a. We will be diving into this text as we continue a series called “Shine”. Below you will find questions related to the message for personal reflection or group discussion. You will also find the audio/video of the message to listen to/watch, or download.
Sermon Questions:
- Pray
- Read James 1:26-27
- How would you define religion? What is a relationship with God? In your understanding, is Christianity a religion, a relationship with God, or both? Why do you answer the way you do?
- James writes to the early church and admonishes us to be more than “hearers” of the Word, but also doers. He characterizes “right doing” in James 1:26-27. What are the three areas in our life where our relationship with God should be revealed?
- The message today focused on the “visiting widows and orphans” section of this text. Why do you think God singles out these two groups for our care?
- Three circles where we find orphans and widows are our households, our church family, and our community. What does the Bible say about caring for widows and orphans in these three areas?
- Think through any widows or orphans you know from these three circles of our lives. How would God have you get involved in “visiting them in their affliction”?
- What stands out to you most from this message? Any particular takeaway?
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