TODAY'S BIBLE VERSE
Memorize this Verse:
14. I A S A Y L H C F T E O T C A L T P O H A H W O I T N O T L
“Anointing him with oil”: Literally “rubbing him with oil”:
(1) Possibly this is a reference to ceremonial anointing (Mark 6:13);
(2) On the other hand, James may have had in mind medical treatment of believers physically bruised and battered by persecution.
Perhaps it is better to understand the anointing in a metaphorical sense of the elder’s encouraging, comforting and strengthening the believer.
Though God often heals through medicine, the use of oil here is mainly symbolic because;
(1) It is applied “In the name of the Lord”;
(2) It is the Lord who will “raise him up;” and
(3) Luke 10:34 uses a different Greek word to describe the medicinal anointing of an injured traveler.
All believers in Christ have been given authority to use the name of Jesus to heal the sick.
John 14:12-14 “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater [works] than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father.” “And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.” “If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do [it].”
It is the name of Jesus that heals the sick. It is very important for the person who is sick to call for prayer. This shows that he believes he can receive healing. Jesus said, when he healed, Your faith has made you whole.
The anointing with oil symbolizes the Holy Spirit of God. This cannot be just any oil in your cabinet. This must be pure olive oil. Olive oil symbolizes the Holy Spirit of God.
TODAY'S BIBLE READING
Today's Bible Reading Plan selections can be found below. If you don't have a Bible with you, just click the references to read each passage online:
Old Testament
Isaiah 62-64 — 8.0 minutes
Proverbs 30-30 — 6.5 minutes
New Testament
Luke 24:36-44 — 2.0 minutes
Hebrews 13:1-8 — 1.5 minutes
Total Average Read Time — 18.0 minutes
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