The prayer in 1 Samuel reflects Saul’s reckless leadership and reliance on casting lots for guidance, highlighting his flawed decision-making. Jonathan’s better grasp of command is evident in his actions during a battle. Saul’s rashness is further demonstrated through his fasting order and vow to kill the wrongdoer, revealing his ill-conceived decisions as a king of Israel.
How do we know what role we should play in our church community, family, work, or other situation? Often we might think it is about our talents and experience. But is that always true? Join Dr. Markus McDowell as he explores this issue through this prayer from First Samuel.
We know that God sometimes grant our wishes, even when he knows it is not for the best. But how do we determine his will? Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he explores this prayer from 1 Samuel, which explores these issues.
It might be surprising, but sometimes God gives us things we beg for because he loves us, and not because they are good for us. Join Dr. Mark McDowell in the study of just such a prayer from First Samuel.
We don’t often pray prayers of confession and repentance. But if we are in a genuine relationship with God, they should be part of our prayer life. Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he explore this prayer in 1 Samuel 7.
We don’t pray curse prayers very often in modern times, but perhaps our prayers are still focused on ourselves with negative implications for others. Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he examines this prayer of cursing from first Samuel.
Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he examines this prayer in first Samuel, a prayer which can help us examine our own attitudes in prayer. Do we only pray because we can get things, as if God is a spiritual Santa Claus? What attitude should we have as we pray?
Prayers don’t always have to be spontaneous. We can create our prayers, write them, and use them. Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he explores Hannah’s prayer in first Samuel one, which is an excellent example for us to use.
“I will pray to the LORD for you.” “Do not cease to cry out to the LORD our God for us, and pray that he may save us from the hand of the Philistines.” Samuel cried out to the LORD for Israel, and the LORD answered him. Background This is the first prayer by Samuel…
Many people find themselves unable to give birth and this prayer addresses that difficult situation. Read this brief summary of Hannah’s prayer from first Samuel, along with a sample prayer that we might use.
