Audio | James 5.7-20 | Suffering & healing | Michael Flynn (21st of September 2025)
Lessons in prayer from James (6)
"The prayer made in faith will heal the sick person..." according to James 5:15. The context of this verse is being patient in enduring suffering while waiting for the final healing Jesus will bring when he returns to judge the world (7-9). James even holds up to us the prophets and Job as models of … Continue reading Lessons in prayer from James (6)
Lessons in prayer from James (5)
In chapter 4 of his letter, James gives us two reasons why prayer is not answered. The first is: you do not have because you do not ask (4:2). So basic, but so true. In many churches, we don’t make much time for prayer; we don’t see it as a necessity for life, let alone a daily source of joy and sanity. The second reason for unanswered prayer is: … you ask wrongly, in order to spend what you get … Continue reading Lessons in prayer from James (5)
Lessons in prayer from James (4)
In chapter 1.5-8, James tells us to pray wisdom to know how to mature in Christ using the challenges in our lives. That is an unexpected way to pray about our struggles but James tells us it is a prayer that God is keen to answer. In chapter 3.13-18 he tells us what the wisdom … Continue reading Lessons in prayer from James (4)
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