What to pray when God makes others suffer for my sin (1 Chron 21.8, 17)
David’s sin led to suffering, but his prayer in 1 Chron 21:8, 17 confessed guilt, sought mercy. Sin’s motive matters; God’s grace transforms.
Responding to God’s Goodness with Prayer (1 Chron 17.16-27)
Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he explores this lengthy prayer by King David, after he requests to build a house for God, but God tells him to wait, and his son will do it. What can we learn about prayer from this passage?
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.