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When should we pray a lament? (Judg 21.3)
What is a lament prayer? Are there times where we could still pray lament prayers today? If so, in what context and for what purpose? Dr. Mark McDowell explores this final prayer in the book of judges, as an answer to those questions about lament prayers.
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.
Melchizedek Blesses Abram (Gen 14.19-20)
A study of the prayer by the pagan priest, Melchizedek, who asks God to bless Abram. What does this passage teach us about prayer?
Does God Run Out of Patience? (1 Sam 28.6)
Is God capable of running out of patience with us? What happens if he does run out of patience— are we doomed? Explore these questions with Dr. Mark McDowell as he examines this prayer passage from First Samuel 28.
A Brief Homily for Good Friday
It is often said that to live in Christ is to live a cross-centered life. What does that mean? Some believers emphasize that “spirituality” primarily consists of “following God’s path” or “seeking God’s will” for our life. Though there is truth to those ideas, they run the danger of putting us in the driver’s seat,…
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