11 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.
James 5:11-15
Q & A：
- Are you living in fear like Job worrying about the potential loss of health and wealth? Discuss if you see our God as “Phileo” love (conditional with blessings and curses through self effort) or “Agape” love (unconditional through Christ) as perfect love casts out all fear. (Jam 5:11-15; Rom 5:8; 1 John 4:17-18)
- What can we learn from Job’s friends especially in the aspect of what not to do with human based experience when ministering to our friends who are suffering? Explain how the prayer of faith differs from the prayer of consecration. (Jam 5:14-15; Job 4:7-8; Job 8:20; Job 11:14-15)
- Discuss how the sick should receive the prayer of faith for healing with regards to anointing oil, the transfer and manifestation of the healing power, and the switch of faith? (Jam 5:14-16; Psalm 107:20; Mark 6:13)