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James 5:13-18

The epistle of James declares that the fervent, effectual prayer of a righteous person has great power – and conversely, the neglect of prayer results in a lack of spiritual power. Yet too often, the people of God fail to understand and access the great spiritual power that is available to us in prayer. Do you comprehend the awesome power of pervasive, believing, prevailing prayer?

Acts 8:26-40

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James 5:13-18

A certain historic biblical practice in the church for over 2,000 years seems to have fallen out of favor in much of the church today. James writes, "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." What is the practice, the premise and the promise of this apostolic exhortation?

James 5:13-18

What is your natural response to suffering and adversity? Is it self-pity, discouragement, anger, or despair? James exhorts us to respond in a most unnatural, counterintuitive way: "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds." This kind of response is only possible when our minds and hearts are increasingly saturated with Gospel truth, Gospel wisdom, and Gospel joy.

James 5:13-18

If someone you know is facing difficult circumstances, you might say, "Well, the least I can do is pray." But prayer is never the least you can do – it's the most you can do. Prayer is always the first thing and the best thing we should do. It is God’s instrument, along with His Word, to guide us into everything else we ought to do to in every situation we face in life.

James 5:12

A man of his word was once respected and admired – so much so, that one of our greatest presidents was known as "Honest Abe" Lincoln. But in today's society, deception, dishonesty, and cheating have become commonplace in politics, business, academia, law, and other spheres of life. How can we learn to pursue lives of truth, honesty, and integrity with each other, and with the Lord?

James 5:12

You have heard it said that "Honesty is the best policy" – but this policy seems to have lapsed in modern society. However, in the Lord's eyes, honesty is indeed the best policy – and as the Lord's people, we are to imitate His commitment to truth, truthfulness, and integrity, in all of our speech, communication, personal conduct, and relationships.

Hebrews 1:1-4

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James 5:7-11

As broken, fallen creatures living in a broken, fallen world, suffering is inevitable and inescapable – even for believers – but God's preserving grace assures and empowers our perseverance in the faith. James does not avoid the reality of suffering, but rather assumes it, faces it head on, and exhorts us to remain patient and steadfast in the Lord as we look forward to His Second Coming.

James 5:7-11

In Matthew 24, Jesus describes the trials and tribulations that the church will face and says, "But the one who endures to the end will be saved." Now such perseverance does not save us – but it is the mark of those who are being saved by God's persistent preserving grace. What valuable insights does James give us about true religion, perseverance, and patient endurance in the face of suffering?