Here is a summary of the prayers in Second Samuel, the conclusion of a series of articles examining each prayer in detail. Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he explore these prayers with the goal of enriching our own prayers.
Confession of our wrongdoings is difficult for us all. It can be humbling and even humiliating. But a prayer of confession can be quite powerful. Explore this prayer of confession with Dr. Mark McDowell, including background, meeting, and some application.
This lengthy prayer (in two parts) is an excellent example of a prayer of praise. Offered by King David, it is a wonderful example that we can use as a model for our own praise prayers. Join Dr. McDowell as he explores the background, meaning, and application of this prayer.
Dr. Mark McDowell explores this prayer by David, a celebration of victory. How can we se this prayer as a model for our own prayers?
The story of David inquiring of God during a three-year drought in his reign (1 Samuel 21.1) highlights the importance of understanding the type of prayer to offer in different situations. Rather than just asking for relief from suffering or strength to endure it, the story encourages believers to also consider inquiring of God about the reasons behind their suffering. This approach can lead to a more rich prayer life.
Today’s study is from Second Samuel—a prayer that is quite bold, even revolutionary. Can we pray such prayers? What does it mean to be truly revolutionary in prayer, and not just a contrarian? Follow Dr. Mark McDowell as he explores this prayer and how we can use it as a model for our own prayers.
Join Dr. Mark McDowell explores this curse prayer by David. What is a curse prayer, and should we ever use this type of prayer from the Bible? Dr. McDowell includes background to the prayer text, an exploration of its meaning, and a practical application.
Prayer is a great gift. We get to speak to the creator and sustainer of the universe. Yet because it’s so easy, is it possible that we might take it for granted? Or we might even misuse it? Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he explores the subject through this prayer in Second Samuel 14.
The purpose of the Praying Through the Bible project is to enrich our prayer lives by the nine different types of prayers. Each can be used on their own, this passage from second Samuel shows us how a prayer can combine the different types. Dr. Mark McDowell as he examines this prayer and how we can use it in our own prayers.
In the Old Testament, followers of God often are said to “inquire” of God. These prayers are asking for direction. But there are good and bad ways of offering such prayers. Dr. Mark McDowell explorers these issues with this prayer from 2 Samuel 5.
