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“Being a Real About Prayer”
Introduction:
I- Prayer for the Afflicted ().
13 Κακοπαθεῖ τις ἐν ὑμῖν; προσευχέσθω· εὐθυμεῖ τις; ψαλλέτω.
Κακοπαθεῖ
“suffering hardships”= Κακοπαθεῖ = to suffer physical pain, hardship and distress—‘to suffer distress, to suffer pain, suffering hardship.’
προσευχέσθω
“Let him pray” (προσευχεσθω)= [Present middle imperative], “let him keep on praying”
Is any cheerful (εὐθυμει; [euthumei?]).
Present active indicative of εὐθυμεω [euthumeō], old verb from εὐθυμος [euthumos] (Acts 27:36), in N. T.
only here and Acts 27:22, 25.
Let him sing praise (ψαλλετω [psalletō]).
Present active imperative of ψαλλω [psallō], originally to twang a chord as on a harp, to sing praise to God whether with instrument or without, in N. T.
only here, 1 Cor.
14:15; Rom.
15:9; Eph.
5:19.
“Let him keep on making melody.”
“let him keep on praying”
Present middle imperative, “let him keep on praying”
προσευχεσθω
to suffer physical pain, hardship and distress—‘to suffer distress, to suffer pain, suffering hardship.’A-
The best remedy for the heavy hearted is prayer.
A- The best remedy for the heavy hearted is prayer.
A- The best remedy for the heavy hearted is prayer.
1- The example of Samuel’s mother ( ).
2- The example of Paul’s prayer for the removal of the thorn in the flesh ().
B- The best expression for the joyful heart is the prayer of praise.
1- Example of Israelites praise to God for deliverance from Pharaoh ()
2- Example of Paul’s praise to God ().
II- Prayer for the Sick ().
A- Prayer for the sick is the best course of action.
1- We often use prayer as the last course of action, when all else has failed.
It should be our first course of action.
2- Note the example of the apostle Paul in praying for others who were sick ()
B- The Bible gives specific instructions:
1- Seek out godly men for intercession ().
2- Signify a trust in God’s spirit for healing ().
3- Submit to God in faith for his healing ().
III- Prayer for Spiritual Growth ().
Is any among you sick? (ἀσθενει τις ἐν ὑμιν; [asthenei tis en humin?]).
Present active indicative of ἀσθενεω [astheneō], old verb, to be weak (without strength), often in N. T.
().
Let him call for (προσκαλεσασθω [proskalesasthō]).
First aorist (ingressive) middle imperative of προσκαλεω [proskaleō].
Note change of tense (aorist) and middle (indirect) voice.
Care for the sick is urged in (“help the sick”).
Note the plural here, “elders of the church,” as in ; , ; ; (bishops).
Let them pray over him (προσευξασθωσαν ἐπʼ αὐτον [proseuxasthōsan ep’ auton]).
First aorist middle imperative of προσευχομαι [proseuchomai].
Prayer for the sick is clearly enjoined.
Anointing him with oil (ἀλειψαντες ἐλαιῳ [aleipsantes elaiōi]).
First aorist active participle of ἀλειφω [aleiphō], old verb, to anoint, and the instrumental case of ἐλαιον [elaion] (oil).
The aorist participle can be either simultaneous or antecedent with προσευξασθωσαν [proseuxasthōsan] (pray).
See the same use of ἀλειφω ἐλαιῳ [aleiphō elaiōi] in .
III- Prayer for Spiritual Growth ().
A- Seek to deal with sin and and its devastation – do not harbor unconfessed sin in your life ().
1- Recognize that sin harbored can have devastating results.
18 If I had not confessed the sin in my heart,
the Lord would not have listened.
2- Remember that God’s desire is to forgive sin and remove its sting.
19 But God did listen!
He paid attention to my prayer.
20 Praise God, who did not ignore my prayer
or withdraw his unfailing love from me.
3- Remedy sin and its consequences through accountability and prayer.
B- Recognize and harness the incredible power of intercessory prayer ().
1- Amazing power is released when godly people pray.
2- Amazing power is amazingly available to everyday people.
a- James cites the example of Elijah.
(1) Elijah was an ordinary man.
(2) Elijah made the choice of devoting himself to God.
(3) Elijah prayed and God acted.
Conclusion:
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