BIBLE STUDY WITH ME | James 2

Welcome back to my #BibleStudyWithMe series going through the book of #James! ✨Today we are studying James 2 and there's SO much in this chapter. It talks about what must accompany our faith in order to know that it is genuine, and it also gives a warning about having a heart that is full of judgement toward other people - and what that could be an indication of if it is.
God is exposing so much in my own heart as I read through this book, and I'm thankful His Word does just that - it exposes the areas our lives and hearts aren't in line with His, so He can in turn make us look more like Him. 💛
I'm so excited to keep reading Scripture together in this #BibleVideo! Don't forget to share what verse from James 2 stood out to you most down in the comments. I love getting to hear what everyone is learning as we all study the Bible together! 🤗
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“So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead." | James 2:17

[@katiewengerd7748]

Wow! I love love love this series! I’m 16 and deciphering the Bible can be difficult for me. The revelations and the thought provoking questions you bring to these bible studies have me keeping up with a chapter everyday. Thank you so much for helping me get closer to God and more aware of my actions!

[@kacinicole]

Ah this is such an amazing comment! I'm so happy this series has been helpful! Keep pursuing Him in His Word, He will meet you there 😊

[@amberderr8383]

I really really love these studies!! They get me excited to spend time in the word with God! James 2:12-13 Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. This really hit me hard. I love the saying 'give the grace you desire to receive from Jesus' and I see that here. Also James 2:19 - I literally wrote woah in my bible and loved your reaction as well!

[@youtubeaccount6910]

I am going through James with you. I have only just found your channel but your light and positivity really helps. My favourite verse has to be 3-4 because it just has so much relevance in our world today sadly. Can't wait to learn much more!

[@user-re5zj3wy4n]

Very good..when we not filling up on the things of God's Word it's easy to show favoritism or of a Christian does not forgive..its so easy to judge and show partiality to one we did not forgive..oh thank God for Your Holy Spirit!!!

[@DeannaMoyers]

What stood out to me was James 2:22 > this his completed faith (faith in action) was why God called him a friend. God delights in our submissiveness to Him.

[@kacinicole]

That is such a cool part of the verse! Thank you for watching 💛

[@x_abenad3485]

my fave/stand out verse was verse 21, I sometimes forget how far strong faith can get you, but Abraham knew that God had his back so continued through with his instruction not just through belief but with action. Thanks for these videos they are so helpful!!!!

[@kacinicole]

Did anyone think that hedge-trimming was their phone vibrating at first? 😳 I did while editing until I remembered what happened 🤣thanks for bearing with me on that! 🙈 Now let’s hear it, which verse(s) stood out to you most, and why? What are you learning in this series? 💛

[@YT-yn9st]

Hedge trimming was funny. In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. - James 2:17 Amen

[@kacinicole]

Yes yes yes 🙌🏼

[@rolandogarcia3138]

Good morning kaci, I just wanted to comment I came across your video of bible study and James 1 and I loved it so much I'm going down the list on your channel watching every video you create and I encourage you to keep making more because your doing an amazing job , thank you so much .

[@kronrebecca]

I love verses 8-10 where it talks about loving your neighbor as yourself. I find this especially important in today's world. With everything going on it's so easy for people to talk about or comment such hurtful things to people when they don't agree with someone's thoughts. Things Jesus would never say & that isn't showing that we love our neighbors as ourselves. It's so important to remember that Jesus would love us all and we should try to be more like Him by loving everyone, even those with opposing views.

[@Ambs2023]

I looove these Bible studies, thank you so much! I’ve been slowly working on my relationship with God for the past year. It’s hard, because I don’t feel comfortable studying my Bible openly at home as my parents are very sceptical and harsh towards Christianity. But despite that, I have been brave enough to go to church a couple of times and I have a wonderful church worker and a family friend praying for me and my journey. I am so grateful for them and for you, because now it feels like I found a friend my age who can speak to me about the Bible in an accessible way. I am reading and highlighting along with you. 🥰🥰 thanks again!

[@kacinicole]

Oh my goodness what an amazing comment, Amber! Praise God that He is drawing you near to Him, and I so commend your bravery to pursue Him even if your parents are skeptical and harsh towards Christianity. Who knows how He might use YOU to be a light in their lives as they see the transformation He is bringing about in yours 😊Keep pursuing Him faithfully, He will work in incredible ways in your life 🙌🏼I'm so happy to have you along for this study, and thank you for this encouraging comment! 💛

[@Ambs2023]

Kaci Nicole Aww thank you so much for replying! 🥰 it means a lot!

[@janetrogers2441]

@@Ambs2023 praying the Lord has continued to draw you nearer to Him daily. I pray for peace between you and your parents and that His light will also shine upon them, through you!

[@Ambs2023]

@@janetrogers2441 thank you so much Janet, I appreciate that so much.

[@alexawilkins3778]

praying for you and that your parents can turn to Jesus through you!

[@makenagadd2837]

Just found your channel and went through Ephesians with u and now James. These videos help me to understand God's word so much better. Thank you!

[@dylanclem7246]

⭐️ Lovated in Easter NC! Doing a Bible Study with some co-workers and we are in James. I randomly found your channel, watched the James 1 video and LOVED IT. So I subscribed and will be watching more of your videos! Thank you for taking the time to make this content ❤

[@BrandiBones]

I like this a lot. Just because we sin different doesn't mean one is less than the other.

[@JHudgins6]

“If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that?” ‭‭James‬ ‭2:15-16‬ ‭ESV‬ These verse stood out to me. Well the phrase “poorly clothed and lacking in daily food” I take this phrase as those who don’t know Jesus or his word. For his word is our daily bread. And clothes cover us just like how Jesus covers us. It’s our duty as Christian to share the word to those tht don’t know him. Praise God.

[@workingken4268]

Its a enjoyment that in all my years into the loving word of our Lord that i can see and with delight to see a young sister giving a true study of the living word of God. Our Father speaks to us thru His word and i as an example have read the entire bible front to back 14×'s and each time i always get a different message or answer to my question or a gold nugget to something i have never gotten before God is so great and awesome in everyway. Keep please dont stop being a blessing in allowing the Holy Spirit to lead you.

[@charleswilliams3400]

Charles williams this bible study helps me so much it gives me the understanding of the books of the Bible continue to study God's word you're a blessing to alot of people.

[@diannedavila5121]

Please please please continue to do more of these. This has been an answered prayer. I have been asking God to help me read/study/understand his word because I kept on struggling and this is it. Diving into each chapter and fully understanding what God is speaking is what I’ve been praying for. I finally have a guide to doing a chapter a day for each book and am so blessed by it. I thank God for putting this page in my life and can’t wait to watch the remaining Books Studies

[@SB-ze9xs]

I have really been enjoying this series. Although everything really fed me today, what especially stood out to me was 13:27-13:45 . The fact that God used a prostitute is such a reminder of how He intentionally uses any of us, no matter what our status, as long as we are willing. Rahab moved by faith, and accomplished saving the lives of others by that act of faith and the movement of works, even though she could have stalled or gave up, feeling unqualified because of her status. It is so evident of the importance not to judge or mock or condescend because you never know who may be helping you when the time comes. And you never know what God has planned in their life to move in them. We are not worthy but yet Jesus comes to put us on the same level, and loves us each the same. What a beautiful blessing.

[@kacinicole]

Wow AMEN 🙌🏼love your thoughts on this - so encouraging and truth-filled, thank you so much for sharing!

[@cynthiaadams4322]

the verse that stood out to me was verse 5-7 ! I need to keep my mind on good thoughtss when concerning people!

[@elfnino4878]

What I got from the chapter is that sometimes I will judge others in order to "protect myself". That is only the surface though, and it really boils down to that sometimes I don't reach out to help others in need because of the energy that I feel is sometimes wasted. Here's the kicker though: Usually I judge others for things that I have done or are doing myself. Thank you for doing these studies. I am at a weird conversion spot in my faith and life in general, so it is nice to be able to study with someone any time I can.

[@staceyjohnston552]

You are awesome, I LOVE YOUR Bible study

[@KaylaJ-tx5ci]

You are such a blessing for doing these bible studies!

[@ashlynnkaye4315]

“Show me your faith without deeds, and I will show you my faith by my deeds. You believe in one God. Good! Even demons believe that- and shutter.” James 2:18-19

[@rjaneellis]

This reminded me of part of a prayer from the Anglican Book of Common Prayer: “O God, the author of peace and lover of concord, to know You is eternal life and to serve You is perfect freedom.” 😊

[@jeanettefaustina6449]

Verse 3_4 stood out for me❤❤❤it's a very important versw

[@andreasimmill9966]

I love the tree fruit analogy

[@nikibergen6416]

Love watching these videos - I learn so much from them! Thank you for taking the time to share the word.

[@jordanmorton9921]

Trying to re-establish my relationship with Christ as I have fallen off because of things I’ve been going through. I found your page and I am so blessed that I did! ❤️ James has always been my favorite book in the Bible and no matter how many times over read it, I always learn something new!!!! My favorite verse is James 2:19… even demons shudder! It just blows my mind 🤯

[@user-vl7ep5hn5q]

I am enjoying this so much!

[@nicholewalker8592]

Verses 3-4 stood out to me the most. I have to admit I have showed some people special attention than others and I am a shamed if it. But I have become better at treating people the way I want to be treated.

[@kacinicole]

I think we all have at some point (I know I have) and I think it shows humility and maturity in your admitting it 💛I'm so thankful God uses His Word to show us stuff like this, and that He is continually making us look more like Him and helping us to love others better. Thank you for watching, Nichole!

[@janetrogers2441]

Verse 4 also stood out for me. I will be reflecting this week on the questions 1. Where do I find that I am most judgemental? 2. What contributes to this mentality? 3. How can I change this attitude? Thank you for leading these studies. You do a beautiful job and are a blessing!

[@jesusiskingofmyheart]

the book of james is one of my favorites ❤️ thank you so much for doing these videos. they're so helpful! 🙏🏼😭

[@kacinicole]

Ah so happy to hear they are helpful, praise God! 💛

[@anne.8830]

Heyyy What stood out to me was James 2:26 which talks about death, how our bodies are dead without the spirit so is our faith dead without work.

[@Nutritionisttanya]

I'm loving these Bible Studies!!!! Will you be making more?

[@mescnick]

Amen

[@ashleytunny]

Finished Ephesians and started James. Thank you for these videos. I really appreciate this resource!

[@savannahlipford465]

I love your videos! James is my favorite book of the Bible & I love to hear what speaks to different people throughout the same book.

[@de-rick1033]

Yes thank you so much I love all the scriptures James God bless you,😊🇺🇬🇺🇬

[@jesusislord3003]

May the Lord bless you and your ministry.

[@billiemobley6424]

Oh thank you so much,I enjoy these studies very much!

[@corymihal7789]

thank you

[@riturajkalita4828]

Wonderful session ... thank you Kaci 😊...

[@abbeywaddell6629]

Love this! Thankful for your studies. Really has helped my walk with God.

[@mackenziekroll4248]

Thank you for doing these bible studies. I have been struggling to find a virtual option for me and you are filling your calling to help people, like me! Thank you!

[@taylorgreen1897]

Thank you for sharing this!!! Reading through James right now

[@skylarendres4129]

Two years later and I’m going through James with you! I really enjoy going through it with you, it’s easier to understand :)

[@reneekilian6463]

I'm so glad I found your channel. I've been trying to read and study my Bible more, but find myself not knowing where to start or how to really study it. I watched James 1 yesterday, and this one today. Please keep up the work, I really needed this.

[@michelabroaddus3020]

🌟💖Awesome study!

[@sarammaalexanderasha3429]

James 2:17 was an eye opener Thank you for the clear exposition

[@oliviamontagno7541]

Can't wait to watch!

[@kacinicole]

I'm so excited for you to watch too! 🤗

[@rockyyy6869]

Thank you God and Jesus and Spirit for this series I love it my favorite verse had to be the last verse where it says " As the body is dead without the spirit so is faith without deeds is dead" James 2:26 I'm gonna learn it cuz I feel like it's a great reminder tO have😃

[@MKReads]

Hi Kaci, thanks so much for sharing this. I have been trying to find a way to make my study time more focused and your videos are a big help. Thanks so much for sharing! ✝️😊 God bless!

[@misskteentalks6190]

Hey, I love this video!!! I'm praying for you sister in Christ!!! Remember Psalm 91:10-11 KJV [10] There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling. [11] For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways. God Bless You!!!

[@kacinicole]

Thank you so much for your prayers - means so much! 💛

[@misskteentalks6190]

You're welcome!!!!!

[@taz_kempf]

Last episode with James 1 inspired my YA to have a discussion and it was so good. We just finished tonight and are a really looking forward to the rest of the week.

[@faitholateju6590]

Thank You For This Videos- helped to unravel some uncertainties I had why reading this Chapter.

[@bblessedccox5155]

This is extremely helpful I have really enjoyed you thank you

[@mehsodpaw4063]

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[@kacinicole]

Wooo!! Thanks for studying along with me! 🥳💛

[@treasure_in_a_field2629]

Love this!

[@alonzomann8112]

Good job Kaci.James has alot to say.I like ch.2:18. The Father has been dealing with me about going back to playing praise and worship at church.I noticed your guitar in the background.Faith without works is dead.outch.thank you sister.

[@AkiraCox-fj2qn]

The verse that hit me the most or verses I should say were definitely verses 19 and 26

[@RaquelNavas]

I'm 30 days late to this video.

[@kacinicole]

That's okay - never too late to jump into a Bible study 🤗

[@vorahstory8528]

It was really good the figurative story about cookies because I have been having trouble stopping myself from eating too much so it taught me 2 different things

[@kacinicole]

Aw praise God!

[@shawnsanders9106]

I'm leading a bible study on James right now, and this helped me a lot to organize my thoughts and come up with talking points. Thank you, great job! God bless!

[@kacinicole]

Aw praise God I'm so happy to hear it was helpful!

[@haileybleau]

Love this video ❤️❤️❤️

[@melissaprice8043]

Good morning, really enjoyed this video and your reasoning on faith and works. Some may say all you need is faith, however, although that may be well meaning, we are clearly shown that we must also show our faith by our actions. Christ death allows us to have the opportunity to be saved but we must have faith and show that faith by our actions in order to receive that grace from God. We must show we love him. It’s like if we told someone we loved them but never showed it in our actions. Would that person really feel we sincerely loved them? Good food for thought ❤️

[@mollygeorge4297]

Loved it Stay blessed😍

[@kacinicole]

Thanks Molly! 😊

[@libIzzie231]

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[@yreldafernandez8261]

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[@Zz-lm1no]

Hello kaci, thank you for the video ordered your jumper and tee cant wait!

[@kacinicole]

Oh my goodness YAY! I can't wait for you to get them!!! 😊

[@yreldafernandez8261]

⭐ love your videos olot

[@Luxebay]

This was a helpful session

[@lisamarie4305]

Great study……

[@LifeWithJuan]

I think the Bible verse is not saying that it's wrong to judge, but I think it's saying that it's wrong to judge based on richness/poorness, which is a worldly distinction. When someone judges based on social status, race, gender, etc, and not by the Word of God alone, that's what makes a judge's thoughts evil, and not the act of judging per se. Thanks for these videos, they are helping me with my Bible study of James. You got a new subscriber.

[@trudywooten496]

Chapter 2: 3-4. We are judgie people! I try really hard to treat all people the same no matter what !

[@mescnick]

I need to pray more

[@autumnmartino9050]

This was a great video! I learned a lot!

[@kacinicole]

Ah praise God! This is such a great chapter 🙌🏼

[@elimuanalyst]

❤️😊

[@Ntambiko]

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[@josselynalvarado4532]

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[@yreldafernandez8261]

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[@robertestrada5987]

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[@ACM1PT95]

Tus videos son muy relajantes, me gusta estudiar la biblia contigo. Gracias por los tips

[@kacinicole]

I had to use Google translate 🙈but this is such an encouraging comment - thank you!

[@bibletalkswithkaycia8602]

hiiii, thank you so much for this, it was very encouraging! quick question: how do you get text on sceen, ive started a bible study channel but im unsure about this

[@trudywooten496]

I love your Bible studies! May I ask which Study Bible is the most helpful ? Or are they equally helpful ?

[@kaitlynwatts689]

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[@hanockhanock714]

Thankyou so much kaci, can please do a video on ur makeup routine...😍from India..

[@kacinicole]

Oooh that would be fun - maybe like a GRWM?

[@kristiwild7708]

* Lubbock Texas

[@famousACC]

cool

[@purple_leaf5770]

Can you do the 4 gospels?

[@jackielewis4320]

i would like to know what kind of study bible you read

[@AnnaPiceno-px4wr]

Hi my name is Anna I'm also a youtuber and i just want to do a bible study and this is my first time doing a bible study

[@staceyjohnston552]

Jame 2: 12-13

[@sabrinakerlegrand72]

The one that stood out was the verse about faith without deeds being dead, I dont think I have done any deeds or done them for the right reason. Maybe a few I have done.

[@WatchingUntiltheEnd]

Then go and do good whilst resisting evil.

[@rhondawood5084]

Where did James 1 go?

[@kacinicole]

It’s on my channel a couple videos back 😊

[@kacinicole]

Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYSwdpmojpaoo5o

[@Zz-lm1no]

I see you have a guitar in the background could you play a song for us

[@kacinicole]

Unfortunately I only know a couple chords 😬I wish I knew how to really play!

[@pashahillyard8763]

Ok, not that one translation is better than another, but I heard you say "let's read chaptah numbah 2: 'My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith..." and immediately grinned ear to ear, saying "This girl is reading ESV! That's the ESV!" Definitely not showing any partiality here, right?...Subbed, regardless😅

[@chantalferrerherrera7014]

*star emoji*

[@kacinicole]

Yay!!

[@suzannsauseda5772]

The Bible states that there are two ways to judge others. One way is to judge their motives, which is sinful. The other way is to judge their actions, which is right to do. The Bible Does Say It Is Sin to Judge Other People’s Motives (Matthew 7:1-2) The Bible Does Say Christians Are to Judge Other Christian’s Sinful Actions (Matthew 7:3-5) Jesus didn’t say it is wrong to judge Christians when they have specks of sin in their lives. He didn’t say it was hypocritical to judge other Christians. He said it would be hypocritical if we didn’t first judge ourselves. Jesus then states that we should help remove specks of sin from our fellow Christians’ lives. In Corinthians 4:4-5 the Bible says not to judge others because it is referring to motives. In 1 Corinthians 5:12-13, the Bible says to judge other Christians because it is referring to external sins. A few quick qualifying points about 1 Corinthians 5:12-13: a person who claims to be a Christian. Christians are only to judge other Christians’ external sins, not the sins of unbelievers (1 Corinthians 5:9-11). The Bible passage is referring to a Christian who is in an unrepentant, ongoing sin (1 Corinthians 5:1-2). When a Christian repents of their sin, even if they must repent often, we are not to judge them. We are only to execute judgment on those who claim to be a Christian and yet refuse to repent of sin.

[@Bleu-en2bf]

Thank you!📖😊

[@paulvanderveen4309]

I'm making this comment to share the truth. Many people are deceived by James 2. It's not saying works are the evidence of your salvation, James 2 has nothing to do with your salvation at all. It's clear from James 2:13 and James 3:1 that james is referring to the judgement seat of Christ and possibly from God's discipline, so he's asking if such faith can save him from such (negative) judgement. James's point was that works are profitable to others and justify us before men, not that they're evidence or proof we're saved. Not that our faith will result in good works. Faith without works is kind of like not using the holy spirit in your life --- you don't have to do it for salvation, but it's better to follow God and the spirit in your life than not. Same idea with works. Better to have them than not. James makes that clear. Faith should have works, NOT faith will have works. To whoever is reading this, I pray you are not deceived. God bless.

[@studentofthesaviors.o.s]

I think people fail to understand what James is really talking about. He's not pointing out that you're not to judge anybody because if you break one you break them all. What he's pointing out is being partial in Christ. You are claiming to be of Christ and the epitome of Christ's teachings was to love your neighbor as you love yourself. So if you keep every single law but yet you murdered your brother you have now broken the Royal law, love your neighbor as you love yourself thus you are being partial in Christ. That's why he goes on to explain that even Devil's believe that there is a God. But you know what a devil will not do? He will not love his neighbor as he loves himself AKA keep the law 1st John 3 8-10. So James is telling you if you're going to have faith in Christ and be of Christ then keep the entirety of the law. Because faith without works is dead and you'll just be a devil who knows that there's a God. Otherwise, you're going to be judged without Mercy because you showed no mercy AKA love to your brother by keeping the laws statutes and Commandments. Which is referring back to the example that he gave in the first few verses about being partial to somebody because they are rich which is breaking the law Leviticus 19:15. So the whole point is don't be one-sided, don't just have faith, don't just say that you believe in Christ but prove it by doing works by keeping the law by loving your neighbor as you love yourself. If you are going to claim that you are in Christ and have faith but you don't honor the hoary head by standing up when they enter the room Leviticus 19:32 then you're being partial. If you claim that you are in Christ and have faith but you have casual sex with a woman but won't marry her Exodus 22:16 then you are being partial. If you claim that you're in christ and have faith but you tell people that you don't have to keep all of God's laws even to the smallest commandment Matthew 5:19 then you're being partial. Stop being partial and say and DO.

[@fabiola2389]

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[@SheniseLambert]

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