James (W12D1) Pray

Week 12. Monday

PRAY: Ask God to speak to you from His Word.

READ: James 5:13-14

13 Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord.

UNDERSTAND: get a deeper understanding of the key words

1. Begin by underlining nouns with a single line, double underline verbs, and circle descriptive words.

2. Make a list of the keys words/phrases and think about what they mean.

Snapshot: In this passage James is teaching believers to call on each other when troubles come. When we’re happy, we should be thankful and praise God. When we’re sick we should call on those we consider to be godly to pray with us. James mentions elders in this passage which is referring to the godly leaders in the church.

APPLY: What is this passage calling me to do?

Who do you know that is going through a difficult time? Make a list.

How can you be more intentional to pray for and with them this week?

PRAY: Ask God to help you see, pray with, and serve those who are hurting.