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paperback, 9 chapters, 100 pages
The book of James is one of the Bible's most practical letters. But how do you teach it to your kids?
Tucked among the epistles of the New Testament, James is the book that refuses to let anyone separate what they believe from how they live. No theological abstractions. No complicated arguments about the end times. Just five blunt, relentless chapters about faith that works, tongues that destroy, wisdom that produces peace, and the God who gives grace to the humble.
But this short, sharp letter turns out to be one of the most relevant books in all of Scripture. Written by the half-brother of Jesus himself, James tackles the gap between profession and practice with an honesty that still stings two thousand years later. It's about what real faith looks like when no one's watching. It's about the terrifying power of words. And it's a warning that hearing the truth without doing anything about it is the most dangerous kind of self-deception.
What Is the Book of James? makes this challenging letter accessible for today's young readers. Written in a warm, conversational style that doesn't soften the hard edges or talk down to kids, this guide walks through all five chapters of James with:
Engaging illustrations from pop culture—from The Karate Kid to Willy Wonka to The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind—that connect biblical themes to stories kids already know and love
Honest engagement with tough questions—like whether faith without works can really save you, why the tongue is so hard to control, and what it means to be a friend of the world
Real-life application—helping kids see how James's teaching speaks to their own struggles with gossip, favoritism, anger, and the temptation to let faith stay comfortable
Whether your child is learning to take their words seriously, wrestling with what it means to live out their faith, or ready to be challenged by one of the New Testament's most confrontational books, What Is the Book of James? will show them that the God who gives wisdom generously also expects his people to act on it.
Perfect for family reading, church classes, or independent study.
paperback, 9 chapters, 100 pages
The book of James is one of the Bible's most practical letters. But how do you teach it to your kids?
Tucked among the epistles of the New Testament, James is the book that refuses to let anyone separate what they believe from how they live. No theological abstractions. No complicated arguments about the end times. Just five blunt, relentless chapters about faith that works, tongues that destroy, wisdom that produces peace, and the God who gives grace to the humble.
But this short, sharp letter turns out to be one of the most relevant books in all of Scripture. Written by the half-brother of Jesus himself, James tackles the gap between profession and practice with an honesty that still stings two thousand years later. It's about what real faith looks like when no one's watching. It's about the terrifying power of words. And it's a warning that hearing the truth without doing anything about it is the most dangerous kind of self-deception.
What Is the Book of James? makes this challenging letter accessible for today's young readers. Written in a warm, conversational style that doesn't soften the hard edges or talk down to kids, this guide walks through all five chapters of James with:
Engaging illustrations from pop culture—from The Karate Kid to Willy Wonka to The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind—that connect biblical themes to stories kids already know and love
Honest engagement with tough questions—like whether faith without works can really save you, why the tongue is so hard to control, and what it means to be a friend of the world
Real-life application—helping kids see how James's teaching speaks to their own struggles with gossip, favoritism, anger, and the temptation to let faith stay comfortable
Whether your child is learning to take their words seriously, wrestling with what it means to live out their faith, or ready to be challenged by one of the New Testament's most confrontational books, What Is the Book of James? will show them that the God who gives wisdom generously also expects his people to act on it.
Perfect for family reading, church classes, or independent study.
