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]

LESSONS ON PRAYER, SOLOMON, CORPORATE PRAYER

July 27, 2015 by Dr. Mike Bagwell

I am sure someone will be SURPRISED! Solomon? Solomon! Hardly a paragon of Christian living! And yet the man prayed. In fact, the longest prayer in the Bible flowed from the lips of this man, a son of King David. The prayer at the … [Continue reading]

LESSONS ON PRAYER, DAVID, RENEWAL!

July 25, 2015 by Dr. Mike Bagwell

David has learned (of the Holy Spirit) the DEPTHS of the sin he has committed. Then David too has scaled the HEIGHTS of the Mercy of God's Character. Forgiveness has been granted. ("Thy MERCY, O LORD, is IN THE HEAVENS; and thy faithfulness … [Continue reading]