Sunday Feb 02, 2025
The Games of Life: A Study in the Book of James (Trouble — Dealing with life's difficulties.)
Pastor Tony Liuzzo (Lead Pastor) - James 1:1-5 & 8; Job 14:1; Romans 8:28
Have you ever played the game Trouble? The goal is to make it around the board without running into trouble. Trouble happens when someone lands on your spot and sends your piece back to the start. Trouble is simply part of the game—and part of life. So, what do we do when trouble comes into our lives? Often, a spiritual battle breaks out in our minds, and we ask, "Why is God doing this to me?" The book of James not only explains the reason for trouble, but also shows us how to handle these difficult times. We need studies like this because the world is full of trouble.
Series description:
Who doesn’t enjoy playing board games? Many of us have fond memories of family game nights, filled with laughter, competition, and fun. At the heart of it, games are enjoyable because they often reflect real-life situations. We strive to win, get ahead, but like life, games come with ups, downs, setbacks, and challenges.
The book of James is full of practical wisdom for navigating everyday life. It addresses issues like trouble, conflict, the words we speak, anger, and how to live out our faith. In this study, we’ll use popular games as illustrations to explore the lessons James teaches. Come ready to take notes, follow along, and learn how to succeed in the game of life!
Illustration #1: Mouse Trap
Illustration #2: Operation
Illustration #3: Perfection
Illustration #4: Frustration (version of Trouble found around the world)
Illustration #5: Headache
Kid Cries After Paying Monopoly Taxes
Illustration #6: Kid Cries After Paying Monopoly Taxes (@ChilloutJoy)