James 5:11-15 (NKJV)
Indeed we count them blessed who endure. You have heard of the perseverance of Job and SEEN THE END INTENDED BY THE LORD—that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful. 12 But above all, my brethren, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or with any other oath. But let your “Yes” be “Yes,” and your “No,” “No,” lest you fall into judgment. 13 Is anyone among you SUFFERING Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. 14 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. 15 And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven.
CG Discussion Points
- Disucss how you can persevere like Job in the midst of suffering or crisis, especially knowing that nowadays we have Jesus as the mediator of the new covenant to deal with our sins, and as the best advocate, defendant or legal counsel in heaven whenever the devil attempts to bring charges against us.
(Jam 5:11-15; 1 Tim 2:5; 1 John 2:1-2) - Discuss if you praise God only during the time of His blessings while deserting or cursing God in the midst of suffering. What enables us to approach the throne of grace with boldness? (John 16:24; Heb 4:16; Phi 3:9)
- How should we respond in our marriage or family relationship knowing that the devil has the right to sift our faith; and it’s the devil’s tactic to break and pressurize us using the people closest to us like Job’s wife?
(Job 2:9-10; 1 Pet 5:8; Ecc 4:12)