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Scripture Text to read: James 5:13 Is someone among you in trouble? He should pray. Is someone feeling good? He should sing songs of praise.
14 Is someone among you ill? He should call for the elders of the congregation. They will pray for him and rub olive oil on him in the name of the Lord. 15 The prayer offered with trust will heal the one who is ill — the Lord will restore his health; and if he has committed sins, he will be forgiven. 16 Therefore, openly acknowledge your sins to one another, and pray for each other, so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.
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John Wesley's Notes-Commentary for Scripture Text to read: James 5:13-16
Verse 14
[14] Is any sick among you? 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:
Having anointed him with oil — This single conspicuous gift, which Christ committed to his apostles, Mark 6:13, remained in the church long after the other miraculous gifts were withdrawn. Indeed, it seems to have been designed to remain always; and St. James directs the elders, who were the most, if not the only, gifted men, to administer at. This was the whole process of physic in the Christian church, till it was lost through unbelief. That novel invention among the Romanists, extreme unction, practised not for cure, but where life is despaired of, bears no manner of resemblance to this.
Verse 15
[15] And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
And the prayer offered in faith shall save the sick - From his sickness; and if any sin be the occasion of his sickness, it shall be forgiven him.
Verse 16
[16] Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
Confess your faults — Whether ye are sick or in health.
To one another — He does not say, to the elders: this may, or may not, be done; for it is nowhere commanded. We may confess them to any who can pray in faith: he will then know how to pray for us, and be more stirred up so to do.
And pray one for another, that ye may be healed — Of all your spiritual diseases.
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Daily Devotionals:
Monday, June 6, 2016
Text to read: James 5:13-16
- Read the text from James.
- What benefit is there from these practices?
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
Text to read: James 5:13-16
- Consider how you utilize James’ recommended practices.
- Which do you use?
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Text to read: James 5:13-16
- How does God work in confession?
- What needs to happen?
Thursday, June 9, 2016
Text to read: James 5:13-16
- Why is confession a good spiritual practice?
- What does it say about our character?
Friday, June 10, 2016
Text to read: James 5:13-16
- What is the difference between an apology and a confession?
Saturday, June 11, 2016
Text to read: James 5:13-16
- Why do Protestants refrain from confession between people?
- Why can it work?
Sunday, June 12, 2016
Text to read: James 5:13-16
- Pray for for a spirit of humility and grace to come of age.
First United Methodist Church
2111 Camino Del Rio South
San Diego, California 92108, United States
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