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- Lord, thou hast appointed those that are sick to be prayed for, and prayed with, and hast promised that the prayer of faith shall save the sick; Lord, help us to pray in faith for the sick, James 5:14-15 (KJV) and as being ourselves also in the body.
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Aug 5, 2024 · James 5:13-18 focuses on prayer and its effectiveness. Verse 13 addresses those who are suffering or cheerful, instructing them to pray or sing songs of praise. In this context, verse 14 shifts the focus to those who are sick, urging them to seek the prayers and anointing of the church elders.
Jan 4, 2022 · The elders anoint the sick person with oil and offer a prayer of faith, and God promises to “raise them up.” However, since the immediate context has to do with confession of sin and forgiveness, it may be that the sickness in view is the result of a specific sin.
Oct 9, 2015 · How should we pray for healing? The Bible provides a few models but no formulas. Basically, ask God. It’s the prayer of faith that heals the sick (James 5:15). One of the clearest biblical instructions is to have elders pray for the sick (James 5:14).
- James 5:15 ESV / 173 helpful votes. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.
- Mark 11:24 ESV / 144 helpful votes. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
- James 5:13-16 ESV / 134 helpful votes. Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.
- James 5:14-15 ESV / 91 helpful votes. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.
- When Suffering, Believers Should Continually Pray
- When Happy, Believers Should Pray Through Singing Praises to God
- The Normal Christian Life
- When Seriously Ill, Believers Should Receive Prayer from Their Spiritual Leaders
- Conclusion
- Prayer Prompts
Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. James 5:13 James says when “suffering” or “in trouble” (NIV), believers should pray. He commands prayer because, usually, it is not our first response. Sometimes, instead of praying, we try to fix the situation on our own, apart from God. Other times, instead of praying, we worry, complain, get angry a...
Is anyone in good spirits? He should sing praises. James 5:13b James says when a person is in “good spirits,” which can also be translated “happy” (NIV), or “cheerful” (ESV), he should sing praises. Praise is a form of prayer where we thank God for his goodness, his characteristics, and in context, even thanking him for the joy he has given us. No ...
James’ commands to pray when suffering and sing when happy reminds us that it is normal and expected for Christians to have moments and seasons of both sorrow and cheerfulness. Sometimes, it is directly or indirectly taught that Christians should always be smiling and happy, and if they are not, something is wrong with their faith. That is incorrec...
Is anyone among you ill? He should summon the elders of the church, and they should pray for him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith will save the one who is sick and the Lord will raise him up—and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. James 5:14-15 James moves from the need for believers to pray indivi...
As James is about to close his letter, he, as a man known for prayer, encourages these saints to pray. They should pray when suffering, when glad, when sick, and when struggling with sin. They should pray in all seasons of life—including seeking prayer. Likewise, we must faithfully pray and seek prayer as well. 1. When Suffering, Believers Should C...
Pray for grace to grow in the discipline of prayer in all seasons of life—when suffering, happy, sick, and when struggling with sin and its consequences.Pray for those struggling with physical, emotional, or spiritual sickness (including sin) that they may be healed, set free, encouraged, and drawn to God.Pray for our elders that God may protect, encourage, and empower them to lead and equip the church.Pray for our church (and churches) to grow in the discipline of mutual confession and prayer for one another—pray that God would help us cultivate transparent, healing relationships.When we pray with or for those that are sick and weak and distempered in body; that those who are sick and in sin, may be convinced; those who are sick and in Christ, comforted.
Jun 7, 2019 · What does the Bible say about Sickness? Discover the top Bible verses about Sickness from the Old and New Testaments. View the biblical references and examples of Sickness to learn more about its meaning and significance.
