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This is a project I have worked on since 2009 using all the research and writing I had done on prayer. I read through the Old and New Testaments to locate every biblical prayer, mention of prayer, or implication of prayer in the Bible. My idea was to write a “devotional commentary” on each one, as a resource to…
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
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.
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Enrich your prayers: A Summary of the Prayers of First Samuel
A summary of the prayers in first Samuel: types, purposes, and what we can learn from them to enrich our own prayers. By Dr. Mark McDowell.
A Failure To Pray (Joshua 9.14)
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