1. James in the Suburbs A Disorderly Parable of the Epistle of James

2. Review

3. So far in the Epistle of James: James taught us how to deal with our ________ by teaching us how to ask for ________without _________. James tells us that our lives should be ones of ____ and _________ Worship Everything from here on out in the book of James is an ________ of Pure and Undefiled Worship

4. So far in the Epistle of James: James taught us how to deal with our problems by teaching us how to ask for wisdom without doubting. James tells us that our lives should be ones of Pure and Undefiled Worship Everything from here on out in the book of James is an example of Pure and Undefiled Worship

5. The 10 Examples of Pure and Undefiled Worship... Impartial Produces Good works Speaks Words that Bless Sows Seeds of Peace Does Not Judge Others Knows God is in Control Gives Resources to Others Endures until Christ Returns Speaks Truth Prays

6. Week 12: A Life of Worship is a Life of Prayer

7. These are James’s last words of the letter... I believe they are very important.

8. 13 Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. 14 Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. (Jam 5:13-14 NRS)

9. This is James’s FAQ Section Are any among you suffering? They should pray. Are any cheerful? They should sing songs of praise. (= prayer) Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them, anointing them with oil in the name of the Lord. Can you think of a time when you shouldn’t be praying?

10. Paul wrote... “Pray without ceasing” (1Th 5:17 NRS)

11. What is prayer? Talking to God AND most importantly, listening to God.

13. What if you worked for the best boss in the world, but never took time to talk to them? How could they help you accomplish the work that they want you to do?

14. When did Jesus Pray? Early in the Morning During Times of Stress Where did Jesus Pray? In Quiet Places On a Mountain In the Garden

16. Prayer Exercise

17. Rodney had Two Observations about Prayer

18. Rodney’s First Observation Asking others to pray for us can be problematic...... If you aren’t talking to God for yourself.

19. Rodney’s Second Observation Sometimes when people ask you to pray for them, they don’t really want intercession.

20. Two types of Intercessory Prayer Praying for what the Person wants Praying as if you are the Person

21. Praying for What the Person Wants The person asks, “Pray for me.” Your prayer, “God please heal, give, help, guide, etc.” The person doesn’t want God to speak to you on their behalf. They really just want you to use your influence with God.

22. Praying as if you are the Person The person asks, “Pray as if you are me! Ask God for wisdom as if you are me. And I will follow what God reveals to you.” The person is asking you to do true intercession. They expect God will speak through you to them and they are committed to following what God reveals to you.

23. 15 The prayer of faith will save the sick, and the Lord will raise them up; and anyone who has committed sins will be forgiven. 16 Therefore confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another, so that you may be healed. The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective. 17 Elijah was a human being like us, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth. 18 Then he prayed again, and the heaven gave rain and the earth yielded its harvest. (Jam 5:15-18 NRS) James gives two examples of intercessory prayer:

24. Prayer of Faith

25. Prayer of Righteousness

26. 19 My brothers and sisters, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and is brought back by another, 20 you should know that whoever brings back a sinner from wandering will save the sinner's soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins. (Jam 5:19-20 NRS)

27. James ends his book telling us to pray for those who do not know Jesus!

28. Thank You! Please fill out Evaluation Form and write an Amazon Review