Thirty Minutes Isn’t Enough – The Momentum of Prayer
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Welcome to our study of James. This week we are going over James 5:13-5:20
Study Notes:
– You can read more about Elijah in 1 Kings 17-19 and 2 Kings 1-2. There are many amazing stories about what he did and what God did through him. It’s easy to forget he was an ordinary guy like us and prayed these amazing prayers.
– The ending is good at wrapping everything up and ties into Galatians 6.
– This section is a calming presence changing the focus from what we need to do to change, to focusing on community to help us through the change and if there is someone that wanders. We are prone to wander.
– In verse 13, he wraps up what he started in Chapter 3 with taming the tongue. He shows what to use our tongue for.
– Verse 14 has been used incorrectly by many people. It does not mean that we are sick because of a sin issue, nor does it mean that we shouldn’t use medical intervention to heal us. He reiterates a previous point with the phrase “in the name of the Lord” meaning we need to do all things through God. The oil mentioned is very symbolic and means God is present and even though we don’t know the answer, God does and is here with you.
– Verse 15 talks about the prayer of faith being said by the elders, not the one who needs help. If you need help, do not hesitate to ask the elders for help. We don’t need to be put together by ourselves.
– There is a strong sense of spiritual healing in Verse 16. Once we vocalize our struggles, it is a weight lifted off our shoulders. Putting things out in the light helps build community with each other as we join in each other’s walk.
– If you are in a big church, we challenge you to make a small community within the church.
We are wrapping up our study of James next week with a roundtable discussion with Adam, Jim, and Davis. If you think of a question about James you would like answered, email us at Ask@cornerbiblechurch.com.
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