James 5:14-15 (NIV): 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. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.

IN TODAY'S BIBLE STUDY

For hundreds of years, the subject of healing has been hotly debated within the church.

In 2-Minutes you will discover:

• A quick history of healing in the early Church
• How Jewish traditions affected the use of oils in healings and prayer
• What William Barclay's Commentary says about healing in the 2nd and 3rd centuries

THIS WEEK ON THE SIMPLE TRUTH BIBLE STUDY PODCAST:

MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 2020

The Jew’s tradition of swearing an oath in God's Name (James 5:12)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 25, 2020

Praying and praising at all times (James 5:13)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2020

The history of healing in the Early Church (an intro to James 5:14-15)

THURSDAY - FRIDAY, AUGUST 27-28, 2020

Calling upon the Elders to pray for you when you're sick. (James 5:14)

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