James 5 · Grade 3
The Prayer of a Righteous Person
Read the Story
James 5 warns rich people who kept back the pay of their workers. God hears the cries of those workers. Then James tells believers to be patient until the coming of the Lord. A farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth until it gets the early and late rain.
Do not grumble against one another. Remember the prophets who were patient. You have heard of the patience of Job, and the Lord is full of compassion and mercy. Let your yes be yes, and your no be no.
Is anyone suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praises. If anyone is sick, call the elders to pray. Pray for one another. Elijah prayed that it might not rain, and it did not rain for three years and six months. He prayed again, and the sky gave rain.
Memory Verse
“Is any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is any cheerful? Let him sing praises.”
James 5:13 (WEB)
Answer the Questions
What did the rich people keep back?
What does the farmer wait for?
Whose patience have we heard of?
What should a cheerful person do?
How long did it not rain after Elijah prayed?
Story Order
Write what happened in each box.
Prayer
Dear God, thank You for today's Bible story. Help me to . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- Why should workers get paid fairly?
- When is it hard for you to wait?
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