Sickness and Health
Phil uses scripture as a reference point and walks us through questions around sickness and healing: Does God really heal today? What about people who are not healed? How do we pray for healing? He encourages us to be a church that prays in faith.
Life Group Questions
Faith on the Move: Session 2 - Sickness & Health
Read James 5:13-16
In his message, Phil noted that each of the words at the end of James’ questions (Is anyone among you troubled/cheerful/sick?) have a broad range of meaning.
Have a look through some different Bible translations and see how verses 13 and 14 are translated.
What do you think of this?
James 5:16 is one verse that has led to a lot of different ideas about healing.
Why do you think confessing our sins to one another might lead to healing?
How would you define what “a righteous person” is?
Phil also noted that Jesus, when he healed, did not follow a repeatable formula or method.
What are some of the illnesses or problems that Jesus healed?
What are some of the methods Jesus used for healing people?
What do these things show us?
What are some ways we can become more effective at partnering with God’s healing work?
In place of this, or, if you have time:
On Rightnow Media, watch: The Prayer Course II: Unanswered Prayer by Pete Greig. Ep 3, Good Friday – Why Aren’t My Prayers Working?
Discuss the video. What do you think of this?