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Is it possible to pray too rashly? (1 Sam 14.41)

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.

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How to Find Your Role Through prayer (1 Sam 12.8, 10, 17, 18, 19, 23)

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.

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Write your own Praise-Prayer: The Song of Hannah (1 Sam 1.26–27; 2.1–10)

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?