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The Prayers in Deuteronomy (what’s the most common prayer type?)
Read this brief introduction to the prayers found in the book of Deuteronomy, in preparation for studying each of the prayers in detail. Like what we might think, the prayers in the Bible are not mostly asking God for things. Deuteronomy is a good example of this.
The Personal Name of God (Gen 4.26)
A short devotional study of the first mention of prayer in the Bible (Genesis 4.26). Study by Dr. Mark McDowell.
Audio: Jacob’s Prayer Vow – good or bad? (Genesis 28.20-22)
Listen to this study of Jacob’s prayer — a special kind of prayer which vows to do something on God’s behalf. How can we use it in our prayers?
Proper and Improper Ways of Asking God for Something (2 Sam 5.19, 23)
In the Old Testament, followers of God often are said to “inquire” of God. These prayers are asking for direction. But there are good and bad ways of offering such prayers. Dr. Mark McDowell explorers these issues with this prayer from 2 Samuel 5.
Should You Pray Curse-Prayers? (2 Sam 3.29, 36, 29)
David’s acceptance of Abner’s covenant, aimed at uniting Israel, was disrupted when Joab killed Abner, threatening the unification. David, distancing himself from the murder, pronounced an extensive curse on Joab’s house and held mourning rites for Abner, stating that a great man was lost. These events showcase curse-prayers in response to betrayal, challenging modern interpretations of prayer that emphasize forgiveness over cursing.