Wednesday Night Bible Study March 25, 2020

James 5:14-15a

1.   A Concern – Vs 14a

“Is anyone among you sick?”

Ø  Without Strength Emotionally

Ø  Without Strength Spiritually

Ø  Without Strength Physically

2.   A Call – Vs 14b

“Then he must call for the elders of the church”

Ø  They recognize the seriousness of their condition

Ø  The request the help of the spiritual leaders of the church

3.   A Command – Vs 14c

“And they are to pray over him, anointing him with oil
  in the name of the Lord.”

Ø  Anoint with oil

-       To treat people medically

-       To consecrate people or things for or before
 the Lord seeking His blessing

-       Mark 6:13 – “And they were casting out many demons
and were anointing with oil many sick people and
healing them.”

Ø  Ask God to respond mightily to their need

Vs15a – “And the prayer offered in faith will restore 
the one who is sick and the Lord will raise him up.”

- Psalm 34:18 – “The Lord is near the broken hearted
   and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”