Small Group Guide: 
The Book of James | Part 5 | Prayer & Healing

Opening Prayer

Key Takeaways:
1. God wants His people to be healthy, and healing is still available today.
2. The church is called to continue Jesus' healing ministry.
3. There are five conditions for healing: righteousness, faith, anointing with oil (symbolizing the Holy Spirit), confession, and request.

Discussion Questions:
1. What has been your experience with prayer for healing? Have you ever witnessed or experienced a miraculous healing?

2. Pastor Kyle mentioned that we shouldn't build our theology on experiences but on God's Word. Why is it important to build our beliefs on God's Word and not our experiences?

3. Discuss the five conditions for healing mentioned in the sermon. Which one challenges you the most and why?

4. How does the concept of righteousness (right living, not just right standing) impact our prayer life?

5. "Faith is more about God's ability than our own." How does this perspective change the way you approach prayer?

6. What role do you think confession plays in the healing process? Have you ever experienced physical relief after confessing a sin?

7. Why do you think God requires us to ask others for prayer when we're sick? How does this challenge our pride?

Practical Applications:
1. This week, practice confessing a struggle or sin to a trusted believer. Reflect on how this impacts your spiritual and emotional well-being.

2. Identify an area in your life where you need healing (physical, emotional, or spiritual). Commit to praying for this daily, focusing on God's ability rather than your own faith.

3. If you're comfortable, share a health concern with the group and allow them to pray over you, possibly using oil as a symbol of the Holy Spirit's presence.

4. Reflect on your lifestyle choices (diet, rest, stress management). Are there areas where you need to make changes to better care for your health?

5. Look for opportunities to pray for others who are sick this week, remembering that all believers are called to continue Jesus' healing ministry.

Closing Prayer:
End the session by praying for each other's needs, both for healing and for the ability to apply the lessons learned from this study.