PRAYING THROUGH THE BIBLE
We believe the world would be a better place if more of us practiced a daily and rich prayer life..
Join us as we study the hundreds of prayers that are found in the Jewish and Christian scriptures. These prayers are rich and diverse, and full of possibilities to enrich our own prayers. We explore at the background, meaning, and application for each prayer.
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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.
Let Your ‘Yes’ be ‘Yes’ and Your ‘No’ be ‘No.’ (2 Sam 3.9)
Curse-prayers are not frequent in the Bible, but there are many examples. What are they, and should they still be offered today? Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he explores this curse prayer in Second Samuel
How to Avoid Self-Serving Prayers (2 Sam 2.5–6)
What does a self-serving prayer look like? Is this one of of those prayers by king David of Israel? Join Dr. McDowell as he explores this prayer from second Samuel.
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