1. PRAYER THAT SAVES James 5:13-18

2. Overview of the Epistle of James Introduction 1:1-21 1:1 greeting 1:2-4 reaction to trials, suffering 1:5-8 pray for wisdom to react well to suffering 1:9-11 transformed thinking about worldly wealth 1:12-18 reaction to temptation to do wrong 1:19-21 reaction to others

3. Overview of the Epistle of James The Conflict of the Double-Minded Man 1:22-4:17 1:22-25 hears but does not do the word 1:26-27 religious but doesn’t control his tongue 2:1-13 attends assemblies but discriminates based on worldly standards Keeps some laws but violates some others v.8-11 2:14-26 has faith but without works

4. Overview of the Epistle of James The Conflict of the Double-Minded Man 1:22-4:17 3:1-12 blesses God but curses men Wants the status of leading without the responsibility v.1 3:13-18 wants to be viewed as wise and spiritual but is selfish and worldly 4:1-12 wants to be religious but friends with the world

5. Overview of the Epistle of James The Conflict of the Double-Minded Man 1:22-4:17 4:1-12 wants to be religious but friends with the world Wants but doesn’t pray v.2 Asks but doesn’t receive v.3 4:13-17 knows to do good but procrastinates

6. Overview of the Epistle of James How to Handle Suffering 5:1-20 5:1-6 warning to those who are persecuting the righteous; comfort for the persecuted 5:7-11 endure suffering 5:12-20 specific advice for various spiritual conditions V.12 do not swear V.13 pray if suffering

7. Prayer That Saves V.13 pray if suffering V.13 sing if merry V.14 call for elders to pray if “sick”

8. The “Sick” in James 5:14 Greek “ASTHENEO” 41 times “sick” 19 times (16 in the gospels and Acts) ‘’weak” 21 times (all in the epistles except Acts 20:35) Rom. 14:1-2, 2 Cor. 12:7-10 Sickness (weakness) is the effect of disease and other suffering (v.13) in life Context of James 5:13-18! 1:2-4; 2:6-7; 5:1-12

9. Why Call the Elders? For physical healing? Elders’ responsibility is spiritual Heb. 13:17 To pray for spiritual strengthening Prayer of faith will save the weary v.15 The Lord will “raise him up” 4:10, Rom. 13:11 Why anoint with oil? Not ceremonial (Greek CHRIO) but practical (ALEIPHO) Luke 10:34, 7:38, 2 Sam. 12:15-23

10. Prayer That Saves V.13 pray if suffering V.13 sing if merry V.14 call for elders to pray if “sick” V.15 prayer of faith will save the “sick” and lift him up

11. The “Sick” in James 5:15 Greek “KAMNO” here and Hebrews 12:3 To be weary as a result of work or struggle This word confirms the true meaning of “sick” in v.14 It is spiritual weakness as a result of suffering The elders come to pray for the spiritually weak (discouraged) for spiritual strength and get him back into God’s service

12. Prayer That Saves V.13 pray if suffering V.13 sing if merry V.14 call for elders to pray if “sick” V.15 prayer of faith will save the “sick” and lift him up V.15 will be forgiven if committed sin

13. Spiritual Weakness and Sin Suffering produces weakness Weakness is the effect of suffering Weakness puts one in a vulnerable position It may lead to someone committing sin (but not necessarily) When Satan attacks What Satan attacks

14. Prayer That Saves V.13 pray if suffering V.13 sing if merry V.14 call for elders to pray if “sick” V.15 prayer of faith will save the “sick” and lift him up V.15 will be forgiven if committed sin V.16 confess faults to one another

15. Prayer That Saves V.13 pray if suffering V.13 sing if merry V.14 call for elders to pray if “sick” V.15 prayer of faith will save the “sick” and lift him up V.15 will be forgiven if committed sin V.16 confess faults to one another V.16 pray for one another

16. Prayer That Saves V.13 pray if suffering V.13 sing if merry V.14 call for elders to pray if “sick” V.15 prayer of faith will save the “sick” and lift him up V.15 will be forgiven if committed sin V.16 confess faults to one another V.16 pray for one another V.19-20 turning a brother from error will save his soul