Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he explores this lengthy prayer by King David, after he requests to build a house for God, but God tells him to wait, and his son will do it. What can we learn about prayer from this passage?
Praise God’s sovereignty and salvation in this hymn from 1 Chron 16:8-36, a model for prayers celebrating His glory, creation, and enduring love
A prayer of praise from Israel’s priests, set to music, glorifies God’s character and deeds, distinct from thanksgiving, offering a model for our own praise prayers.
Is God a God of compassion or a God that brings fear? Both? How does this affect prayer?Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he explores this issue from 1 Chronicles 16.
As we pray and follow God in our lives, what should we expect in terms of blessings. What about difficulties that we might occur? What should our attitude be towards the ups and downs in our lives, and how can we declare victory? Join Dr. Mark McDowell he explores these issues by examining the prayer in First Chronicles 14.
What is the difference between an individual prayer and a community prayer? Should we approach them differently? Do they change how we understand prayer? Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he explores these concepts from the first prayer in First Chronicles.
Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he explores the prayers found in 1 Chronicles. This post is an overview of all the prayers before diving into each.
A summary of all the prayers and how they fit into the overall stories and themes of second kings. Analysis by Dr. Mark McDowell.
Sometimes we don’t like God’s answers to a prayer. Maybe we even refuse to think he’s answering, because it’s not the answer we want. What do we do in situations like this? How do we respond in faith? Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he explores this prayer by King Josiah from Second Kings 22.
Sometimes, in our prayers, we treat God like Santa Claus. We only talk to him when we need something. The Bible shows us a different way: begin a prayer focusing on God, thanksgiving, and confession. Then we can move to petition and intercession, having grounded ourselves in who God is and what he can do.
