Summary of the Prayers in Second Kings
A summary of all the prayers and how they fit into the overall stories and themes of second kings. Analysis by Dr. Mark McDowell.
What If We Don’t Like God’s Answer to Prayer? (2 Kings 22.13–20)
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.
In Prayer, Begin With God, Not Yourself (2 Kings 20.2–3, 11)
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.
What is an invocation, and how can we use it in our prayers? (2 Kings 19.15–19)
Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he explores this prayer from Second Kings. What is an invocation? How can we use this prayer as a model for our own prayers?
Forgiveness—Over and over and over (2 Kings 13.4)
Jehoahaz was an unfaithful king, so God allowed Israel to be attacked by her enemies. But when Jehoahaz prayed, God listened and saved Israel. What does this teach us about prayer and forgiveness?
Is it okay to be angry at God? (2 Kings 6.31)
It’s natural to get frustrated and angry with God at times. We wonder why he’s silent or allows certain things. This is seen among God’s followers in the Bible. Dr. Mark McDowell explores this passage in 2 Kings and its implications for prayer.
Blindness and Sight in Prayers (2 Kings 6.17-18, 20)
In this prayer, Elisha prays for open eyes for some and blindness for others. The deeper meaning involves spiritual blindness and sight. Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he explores the meaning of this prayer and how it can enrich our own prayers.
Prayer: The Physical and Spiritual, Intertwined (2 Kings 4.33)
We often think of the physical and the spiritual world as separate, even though we might admit they interact. But the Bible portrays the two as intertwined and fully connected. Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he explores this prayer that exemplifies that concept, and how we might use it as a model for our own prayers.
An Introduction to All the Prayers in Second Kings
Isn’t it common to ask for things in prayer during times of trouble and forget to offer praise or thanks? Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he introduces the prayers of second kings and how they can enrich our prayers.