LESSONS ON PRAYER, ELIJAH, FERVENCY

August 1, 2015 by Dr. Mike Bagwell

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

July 31, 2015 by Dr. Mike Bagwell

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!

July 30, 2015 by Dr. Mike Bagwell

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

July 29, 2015 by Dr. Mike Bagwell

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]

LESSONS ON PRAYER, SOLOMON, SIN SENSITIVE

July 28, 2015 by Dr. Mike Bagwell

Samuel's life reminded us to pray one FOR another. Now Solomon is reminding us to pray one WITH another! And this prayer, surprisingly, focuses largely on sin, especially the sins of a nation! Even the "consequences" of sin are highlighted! Let … [Continue reading]