But also for those who may be the source of our suffering a. It is a wonderful privilege to pray, and a great source of comfort when afflicted. Denotes pleasantness, agreeableness 2. For singing praises is becoming of God's people a. Heaven is described by John in the Book of Revelation as a place where singing praises to God and Christ is an on-going activity a.
Questions abound concerning it a.
First, I believe the sickness and healing in this passage is physical, though spiritual needs are taken into consideration a. This implies the sickness is physical, though it MAY be accompanied with spiritual sickness as well b. The anointing with oil was symbolic, representing the influences of the Holy Spirit - cf. The healing was miraculous b. The elders were called because they were likely the most righteous in a congregation - cf.