Jacob‘s Petition for Safety (Gen 32.9-12)
Follow along as Mark McDowell examines this first structured prayer in the Bible. What is a petition, it has much to teach us about how to pray.
Waiting in Prayer (Gen 30.17-22)
The phrase “wait on the Lord” appears often throughout the Bible. This story and prayer of Leah is an excellent example of how we can enrich our prayers with this concept.
Jacob’s Vow (Gen 28.20-22)
Prayer-vows are not common today, but found throughout the Bible. How can we use them in our prayer practice?
A Blessing Wrought in Deception (Gen 27.7, 12–13, 27–29; 28.2-4)
Is there any reason to bless people who do not deserve it? Does God do so? These prayers from Genesis give us some insights.
Intercession and Petition for a Child (Gen 25.21, 22)
Join Dr. Mark McDowell in this study of the prayers in Genesis 25 about the desire to have children. What do we learn from this prayer, and can we use it in our own prayers?
Hagar’s Lament and Petition (Gen 21.16)
Have you ever cried while praying? Mark McDowell explores this prayer in Genesis 21 by Hagar, and how we might use it in our own prayers.
Abraham Intercedes for Abimelech (Gen 20.7, 17)
What do we learn from this prayer offered by Abraham on behalf of Abimelech? Join Mark McDowell as he explores the background, meaning, and application of this prayer.
Melchizedek Blesses Abram (Gen 14.19-20)
A study of the prayer by the pagan priest, Melchizedek, who asks God to bless Abram. What does this passage teach us about prayer?
Noah’s Blessings and Curses (Gen 9.25-27)
Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he examines the second prayer found in the Bible: a blessings and curse-prayer by Noah. What can we learn about these types of prayer?
The Personal Name of God (Gen 4.26)
A short devotional study of the first mention of prayer in the Bible (Genesis 4.26). Study by Dr. Mark McDowell.