February 19, 2023: Responsibility of Those Called (James 2:1-12)

To begin the session:

Distribute copies of “The Dangers of Favoritism” exercise from the activity page, which you can download here. Have learners work in pairs to complete as indicated.

After the activity, give the group time to talk about favoritism. Lead into the Bible study by saying, “Favoritism can be dangerous to society and in our own lives. In today’s text, James gives us a warning against allowing favoritism within the church.”

To encourage personal application:

Distribute copies of the “Welcoming Newcomers” activity from the activity page. Have learners complete it individually (in a minute or less) before discussing conclusions in small groups.

After calling time, have small groups talk about how you, as a church, might improve in not showing favoritism in your congregation. Close with a prayer.