Crafting a Prayer of Praise: Lessons from 1 Chron 16 (part 2)
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
Crafting a Prayer of Praise: Lessons from 1 Chron 16 (part 1)
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.
Book Review: Why Aren’t Christians More Like Jesus?
Book review: “Why Aren’t Christians More Like Jesus?” by M.J. Clemens critiques the church’s shift from discipleship, urging a return to Christ’s love and justice.
Prayer: God of Fear or God of Compassion? (1 Chron 16.4)
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.
Finding Victory in Prayer (1 Chron 14.10, 14)
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.
Individual or Community Prayer? (1 Chron 5.20b)
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.
Introduction to the Prayers 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.
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.