4. Why does the author mention the word "prayer" and "incantations" so closely together? Martha hastened to obey, and the priestly practitioner dampened it in water and laid it on Lucy's head, all the time
murmuring prayers - or were they incantations?" - to himself. Then he placed pieces of the paper on the soles of the
child's feet and on the palms of her hands, and bound them there
a. To emphasize the text is supernatural, since "prayer' and 'incantations go beyond the natural
world
b. To reveal words have great power, since "prayer" and "incantations are both powerful terms
C. To establish that Martha is very spiritual, since praying shows her faith
d. To suggest it's unclear whether the faith cure man practices religion or magic

Prayer alone with the Lord is powerful. Prayer with the community is most powerful, for the Lord himself said: “Where two or three are gathered in my name I am in the midst of them” (Matthew 18:20). Finally, however, we need to bear in mind that the Lord answers all prayer.

Explanation:

We can use prayer as a way of opening our hearts to God, not as a being living in an extra-dimensional heaven, but as the wellspring of creative energy within us and the universe. By quieting our minds, we can open ourselves to experience this divine ground directly.

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the following key ideas correctly express the key sentence.

restate key idea: most people can learn to swim in ten short lessons.

restate key idea: the majority of water-accident victims require mouth-to-mouth breathing.

restate key idea: an empty, tightly closed gallon jug will support a tired swimmer.  

restate key idea: first aid is to prevent accidents as well as assist in rescue.

explanation: the key idea needs to have the same topic as the key sentence (drowning and safety).