And he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain, and the land produced its fruit. Truth to Learn Fervent prayers from a humble, submitted servant are powerful. Behind the Words The word translated “again” is palin, which is most likely derived from palē, meaning “to shake” or “to vibrate.”...
James 5:17 – Powerful Prayer Warrior
Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly for it not to rain; and it did not rain on the land for three years and six months. Truth to Learn The heartfelt prayers of a submitted Christian are powerful. Behind the Words The word...
James 5:16 – Energetic, Healing Prayer
Therefore, confess the faults to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. An effectual petition of a righteous man has great force. Truth to Learn In the body of Christ we all need to support each other with prayer. Behind the Words “Confess” is...
James 5:15 – Chastening Love
And the prayer of faith will save the sickly, and the Lord will raise him up. And if he may have committed sin, it will be forgiven him. Truth to Learn God chastens those whom He loves and He forgives those who submit to Him, confessing their sins. Behind...
James 5:14 – Call for Healing
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. Truth to Learn When we are sick we need to call for help. Behind the Words The word translated...
James 5:13 – Prayer and Praise
Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. Truth to Learn Prayer and praise should be our natural responses to life. Behind the Words The word translated “suffering” is kakopatheō which we looked at back in verse 10. It refers to extreme...
James 5:12 – Only the Truth
But before all things, my brothers, do not swear, neither by heaven nor by earth nor with any other oath. But let your "Yes" be "Yes," and your "No," "No," that you might not fall under judgment. Truth to Learn We are not to swear an oath just to prove...
James 5:11 – Blessed Endurance
Indeed we count blessed those who are enduring. You heard of the perseverance of Job and saw the end intended by the Lord—that the Lord is very compassionate and merciful. Truth to Learn Enduring hardship is not easy, but it will be rewarding. Behind the Words The expression “count...
James 5:10 – Glorifying Patience
My brothers take the prophets, who spoke in the name of the Lord, as an example of suffering affliction and of patience. Truth to Learn The prophets suffered terribly but patiently and did so for God’s glory. Behind the Words “Example” is translated from hupodeigma, which is made up...
James 5:9 – Grumbling Judgment
Do not murmur against one another, brothers, that you be not condemned. Behold, the Judge stands before the door! Truth to Learn Complaining about other Christians does not please God. Behind the Words The word translated “murmur” is the Greek word stenadzō. This is based on the adjective stenos,...