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James Study Introduction
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Introduction to James
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This is the intro to our study on the book of James and includes some
general setup files and instructions for the whole year’s study, as well
as some study notes and devotions as an overview before we get
started digging in deep!
During 2019 this study will be released in monthly installments. You can
find a list with links to all the available monthly files as well as more
detail on the features listed below at ProverbialHomemaker.com/
james.
Included in this Document
• Using the James Study with Multiple Ages
• Tips and Ideas for Scripture Memorization and Prayer
• Read the Bible Checklist - Use this to track your reading journey
through the Bible. Each day, you’ll read from this or your own
Bible reading plan before working on James more in-depth.
• Write and Memorize James - This checklist will help you write
and/or memorize the book of James. You may want to print a
copy for each child participating as well.
• Praying for My Family - This is a general aid to help you pray for
your family. Write their names on the left and pray through the
areas on the right until you’ve covered them, them move onto
the next person.
• Prayer Loop - Keep track of your prayers with this checklist. Write
daily prayers on the top and areas or people you want to pray

though on a rotating basis on the bottom. Each day pray for

your dailies and one item/person from your loop.
• Prayer Requests - When you get prayer requests, write them

down on these pages. Pray at least three times for the person
(arbitrary number I’ve chosen for myself) and then continue until
you feel released from praying for that particular request.
• Intro to the book of James: Before we dive into the book of

James, we’ll start here with a general overview, devotion, study
notes, and some additional resources to consider.
What to Expect in Each Month’s Printable Pack
• Suggested Schedule - Work through the materials and activities

as you see fit or use the suggested schedule to track and fit it all
in.
• Scripture Art Prints & Coloring Pages - Our custom illustrated art
and coloring pages will help you focus on the current passage
this month. There are two illustrations that come in either color for
display or black and white to use as a coloring page.
• Scripture Cards - Use the scripture cards to help you memorize

and pray through the passage.
• Devotion & Pray the Word- Read through our devotion and
prayers focusing on each month’s passage. Perfect for family or
morning devotion time after reading the scripture.
• Reflect & Discuss - Worksheets with questions you can use as

writing exercises or discussion points. Includes additional
scriptures to look up and suggested words for the Word Study
section.

• Prayers & Application - Journal your own prayers and write

about how you can love God and others by applying these
verses in your life.
• Word Study - Complete word studies to dig into the meaning of

the verses.
• Draw or Build - While older kids are doing word studies or the
discussion questions, younger kids can write a phrase or
sentence. They can draw something based on the passage or
build it with legos and paste a picture in the provided area on
this page.
• Bible Study Tip of the Day - A tip with resources and ideas for
effective Bible study, such as how to do a word study, what a
concordance is and how to use it effectively, etc.
• Additional Resources - Explore a list of additional resources and

materials to help you go deeper into studying this section of
James.
• Copywork - Write out the scripture in your own journal, on index

cards, or using these copywork pages. There are dashed line
pages included as well for young children to use. If the selections
are too long for an early writer, you can highlight the text they
are to copy.
• Memorization Aids - You or your children can use these simple

paper strip puzzles to piece together the verses and help aid
memorization. The bookmarks are a simple tool for memorization
and include key words and hand motions to trigger memory.
Again, find additional information about each of these activities at

ProverbialHomemaker.com/jamesstudy.

As always, feel free to contact tauna@proverbialhomemaker if you

have any questions. Enjoy your study of God’s Word in the book of
James! ~ Tauna 

Using the James Study with Multiple Ages

This study is set up to be a family study appropriate for all ages. I use it
myself as well as with my children ages 2 - 11. Older kids could use it,
too. Here are some tips for using the study with multiple ages:
• Browse through the month’s materials each month and

decide what you’ll introduce to the kids. Keep in mind that
they will be spread out over a month, so you’ll do basic
memory work each day and then additional activities once or
twice a week. You can wing it or use the provided schedule.
• Each day, practice reciting the verses you have memorized so

far plus the one you are currently working on. See below for
tips on memorization. If you are starting on a new verse that
day, write it out in the provided pages or in your own spiral or
index cards. Your children can also do the writing with the
copywork pages.
• Go through the rest of the materials and activities (the

schedule gives you some guidance on different things to focus
on each week) and include your children on the ones that are
appropriate for their age. For example:
• Read the passage and devotion as they complete a

coloring page.
• Explore one or more of the suggested additional activities.

Some of them are simple and some are more involved.
Do what works for your family and schedule.
• Spend time one day during the month reading the

prayers I have written out, then write out your own
prayers. Older kids can write on their own and younger
kids can dictate their prayers to you and you can write
them down.
• Complete a word study. Share it with your children and

have older kids do an additional word study on their own.
• Younger kids can listen to the passage and use the Draw/
Build page. Have them pick something that stood out to
them, or a Bible story or personal situation it reminded
them of. Depending on their age they can write/dictate a
phrase or a few sentences about it. Have them draw the
the idea/scene on the page or build it with Legos and
paste in a photo of their creation.
• When the children have memorized a significant portion of the

scripture, do an audio or video recording. At the end of the
year, you can put the videos together for a meaningful
keepsake along with your completed James study pages. 

Tips and Ideas for Scripture Memorization and Prayer

Although scripture memory work and praying the scripture is optional
here, it can be a fruitful activity for your family.
• Read the entire portion of scripture aloud each day.
• Practice reciting the scripture every day. Recite all the verses in
the passage you’ve learned so far plus the current verse.
• Invite your kids to help come up with hand motions for key words
in the verses to help you all memorize and recite.
• Tape scripture to the bathroom windows and recite and pray

through them as you brush your teeth.
• Laminate the scripture cards or art prints or put them into sealed
ziplock bags and tape them in the shower for recitation/prayer.
• Put the cards on a book ring and practice them together in the
car, at appointments, or before bed time.
• Record you or your kids reading the scripture aloud, with

appropriate emotion for interest, and play the recordings at
night, in the car, during mealtimes, etc., reciting along with the
recording what you have memorized so far.
• When you tuck your kids in at night, incorporate the prayers that
you have been praying and writing and invite them to do the
same during their own prayers.
• Use the provided scripture puzzles for a simple activity your kids
can use to reinforce their memorization.
• Be sure to review! After your daily recitation, review one or more

verses or passages from past months. We use a modified version
of the Simply Charlotte Mason memory system except using a full
3-ring binder instead of a box.  









Thoughts on THE BOOK OF JAMES
The book of James is a favorite among many believers, and for good
reason. It encourages, inspires, and gives us practical insight that
helps put into practice what we learn in scripture. It is a call to action
to the Christian who truly desires to follow Jesus in His footsteps.
James was written by the half brother of Jesus, who was called
James the Just, and was the leader of the church in Jerusalem. He
was eventually martyred after 30 years serving in that capacity.
The book of James takes a slightly different track than some other
New Testament writings, although it’s completely in harmony with the
rest of scripture. James focuses on encouraging believers and
strengthening their resolve in the midst of trials rather than direct
teaching of the gospel, although the gospel message is surely present
throughout. It is a guide for the believer on how their outward works
should reflect and come from a true inner faith, and on how to walk
the Christian walk when it’s not easy.
Generally, here is what you can expect in James:

⁃ Temptation and endurance
⁃ Impartial benevolence / kindness
⁃ Controlling the tongue
⁃ Encouragement and instruction in godly living  

Reflect & DISCUSS

Use our discussion above as well as the intro information that is
available at the beginning of each book of your Bible (if present). You
may also look up information online or in study resources.
Who wrote the book of James? How do we know?
When was the book of James written?
Who did James have in mind when he wrote this book? (In other
words, who is the audience?)

What are the main themes or messages of the book of James?
Is James’ message that our works must reflect our inner heart in
conflict with Paul’s message of salvation through faith alone? Why or
why not?  

Additional RESOURCES
Consider looking into some of these additional resources for your
studies throughout the year. They’ll enrich your understanding and
help you get a bigger picture of the book of James! You will find
additional resources for all ages in each month’s printable pack as
well for the topics that we’ll be studying.
• Introduction to James by R.C. Sproul

• Video: Brief intro on James from What’s in the Bible with Buck
Denver
• James Commentaries and Sermons by Precept Austin


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Deep in the Word

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Deep in the Word: James Study Introduction - Count it All Joy

© 2019 Tauna Meyer - ProverbialHomemaker.com,

This document may be reproduced by printing or photocopying only.

Illustration credit: Jim Piazza, Deposit Photos

Copyright © 2019 Tauna Meyer. All rights reserved. 4

Included in this Document

• Using the James Study with Multiple Ages

• Tips and Ideas for Scripture Memorization and Prayer

Copyright © 2019 Tauna Meyer. All rights reserved. 5

though on a rotating basis on the bottom. Each day pray for

• Prayer Requests - When you get prayer requests, write them

• Intro to the book of James: Before we dive into the book of

What to Expect in Each Month’s Printable Pack

• Suggested Schedule - Work through the materials and activities

• Scripture Cards - Use the scripture cards to help you memorize

• Reflect & Discuss - Worksheets with questions you can use as

Copyright © 2019 Tauna Meyer. All rights reserved. 6

• Prayers & Application - Journal your own prayers and write

• Word Study - Complete word studies to dig into the meaning of

• Additional Resources - Explore a list of additional resources and

• Copywork - Write out the scripture in your own journal, on index

• Memorization Aids - You or your children can use these simple

Again, find additional information about each of these activities at

Copyright © 2019 Tauna Meyer. All rights reserved. 7

As always, feel free to contact tauna@proverbialhomemaker if you

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Using the James Study with Multiple Ages

• Browse through the month’s materials each month and

• Each day, practice reciting the verses you have memorized so

• Go through the rest of the materials and activities (the

• Read the passage and devotion as they complete a

• Explore one or more of the suggested additional activities.

• Spend time one day during the month reading the

• Complete a word study. Share it with your children and

• When the children have memorized a significant portion of the

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Tips and Ideas for Scripture Memorization and Prayer

• Read the entire portion of scripture aloud each day.

• Tape scripture to the bathroom windows and recite and pray

• Record you or your kids reading the scripture aloud, with

• Be sure to review! After your daily recitation, review one or more

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Thoughts on THE BOOK OF JAMES

Generally, here is what you can expect in James:

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Reflect & DISCUSS

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