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Are we careful enough in our responses to God’s answers? Emotions can blur reality, and it can make us blind to our selfishness. How does this relate to our prayers? Join Dr Mark McDowell as he explores these ideas in this prayer from 1 Sam 24.
Attitude Check: why do you pray? (1 Sam 2.20)
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Join Markus McDowell as he explores prayer vows in the ancient world through a study of the prayer vows in Numbers 30. The Ancient Near East had different views, values, and societal structures than the modern Western world. How can we use these prayers in our own lives?