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]
LESSONS ON PRAYER, SOLOMON, SIN SENSITIVE
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
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]
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