It is reported that Mary, Queen of Scots, once said, "I fear the prayers of John Knox more than all the assembled armies of Europe." The very thought, fearful prayers! Yet in the Old Testament there is a man whose prayers were feared! Elijah the … [Continue reading]
LESSONS ON PRAYER, ELIJAH, FERVENCY
There will be more than one Prayer Lesson concerning Elijah. There just must be! The New Testament mentions this giant of a man (spiritually) as a paragon of prayer. Read with me part of James 5:17-18. "The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man … [Continue reading]
LESSONS ON PRAYER, KING ASA, BOLD FAITH
We're learning about prayer by studying those who prayed! Not via a textbook or lecture or some other means. It's almost a biographical approach to the subject. And many in the Bible prayed! It's been happening since Genesis 4:26. "Then began … [Continue reading]
LESSONS ON PRAYER, SOLOMON, ANSWERED!
We see the end of Solomon's "Temple Dedication" prayer today, and God's response to it. Second Chronicles 6:14-42, a very long prayer! Its closing centers on God's "help" when the nation goes to war. "If thy people go out to WAR against their … [Continue reading]
LESSONS ON PRAYER, SOLOMON, IMPARTIALITY
Praying without prejudice! In an ancient day when xenophobia was rife. Solomon's great prayer takes a "turn" this morning. For some reason he prays not only for the people of Israel, but for those of foreign descent as well. And I doubt I … [Continue reading]
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