Prayer and “Thin Places” and “Thin Times” (1 Kings 8.27–30)
Can the place of your prayer affect your prayers? Or some places more than others? Join Dr. McDowell as he explores this concept through this prayer by Solomon in First Kings.
How to Praise God while also asking for something (1 Kings 8.23–26)
Praise prayers are not as common as other types in modern prayers. This one is paired with a petition. Explore this prayer with us from 1 Kings as a model for your own praise prayers.
Praying for the Temple (Pt 1) (1 Kings 8.15–16)
Usually the only blessing prayers we offer our over food or perhaps a child. But prayer blessings have a rich variety in the Bible. Join us here as we explore this prayer by Solomon from First Kings.
A Blessing from a Non-Believer (1 Kings 5.7)
Sometimes, the way we live our lives and treat others is a testament to our faith. And it can influence non-believers. Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he explores this prayer by a non-believer who pronounces a blessing on God because of King Solomon.
The Prayers of Solomon: Lessons on Leadership and Discernment (1 Kings 3.6-9)
Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he explores this prayer from 1 King 3, which teaches us a wonderful model of how to pray confession, thanksgiving, and petitions.
Prayer Vow and Decisive Action: Solomon’s Response to Adonijah’s Scheme (1 Kings 2.23)
Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he explores this prayer from 1 Kings 2.23 which can teach us how to use prayer vows in our own lives.
Unfolding God’s Will: The Power of Prayers and Blessings in Solomon’s Ascension to the Throne
God’s work in the world is not always apparent, but these prayers from first kings are just to keep praying for just that reason. Just because we do not see the results at the moment does not mean he does not hear us. Dr. Mark McDowell as he explore this prayer’s background, meaning, and application to our own prayers.
Learning from First Kings: Prayer in Good and Challenging Times
First Kings offers lessons on prayer during both good and challenging times. The book documents Solomon’s reign, the division of the kingdom, and the deeds of various kings and the prophet Elijah. Key themes include the faithfulness of Israel’s leaders, the significance of the Jerusalem Temple, and the interplay between hope and despair in prayer.