PRAYING THROUGH THE BIBLE
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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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Blindness and Sight in Prayers (2 Kings 6.17-18, 20)
In this prayer, Elisha prays for open eyes for some and blindness for others. The deeper meaning involves spiritual blindness and sight. Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he explores the meaning of this prayer and how it can enrich our own prayers.
Recent Prayer Studies
Prayer: The Physical and Spiritual, Intertwined (2 Kings 4.33)
We often think of the physical and the spiritual world as separate, even though we might admit they interact. But the Bible portrays the two as intertwined and fully connected. Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he explores this prayer that exemplifies that concept, and how we might use it as a model for our own prayers.
An Introduction to All the Prayers in Second Kings
Isn’t it common to ask for things in prayer during times of trouble and forget to offer praise or thanks? Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he introduces the prayers of second kings and how they can enrich our prayers.
Summary of the Prayers in First Kings
A summary of all the prayers in First Kings, focusing on the literary and history background, the meaning behind the prayers, and how we can use these prayers to enrich our own prayers.