How to Pray a Lament (Joshua 7.7–9) ‣ Praying Through the Bible
Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he explores this lament prayer from Joshua. Laments are not often heard today, but they can be a rich addition to our prayer life.
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Unveiling Curse Prayers: a Curse Upon the City of Jericho
Curse-prayers are rare in the Bible and perhaps we think they have no place in our lives. But they do have a function in the Bible. Join Dr. McDowell as he explores this unusual and uncomfortable type of prayer from Joshua.
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When is a prayer not a prayer? (Joshua 1.17) ‣ Praying Through the Bible
Dr. Mark McDowell explores this passage from Joshua, which sounds like a prayer but he’s probably not. What’s going on here, and what does it teach us about prayer?
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Introduction to the Prayers of Joshua ‣ Praying Through the Bible
The book of Joshua is interesting because of its presentation of opposing themes. On the one hand, the story demonstrates God’s faithfulness to His people. He had promised them their own land, and in the book of Joshua, He gives it to them. On the other hand, the book full of instances where the people ignored God’s directions, acted with greed, and relied on themselves rather than God.
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Summary of the Prayers in Deuteronomy ‣ Praying Through the Bible
Join Dr. Markus McDowell for this summary of all of the prayers in Deuteronomy. They encompass a variety of blessings, praises, intercessions, and thanksgiving. How can we learn to use these prayers in our own practice?
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How to Pray Four Kinds of Blessings (Deut 33.6-29) ‣ Praying Through the Bible
What does prayer in the book of Deuteronomy teach us about prayer? Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he explores the background, meaning, and application of this deathbed blessing on the 12 tribes of Israel by Moses.
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A Prayer for First Fruits (Deut 26.13-15) ‣ Praying Through the Bible
What does “first fruits” mean as it applies to prayer? Join Mark McDowell as he explores Deut 26.13–15 and learn how we can use this prayer in our own lives.
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How to Pray an Extreme Prayer (Deut 9.26-29) ‣ Praying Through the Bible
Moses asked God not to destroy the people who had betrayed him—a bold and extreme prayer. Can we use this prayer in our prayers? Join Dr. Mark McDowell as he examines it.
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The Importance of Remembering What We Already Know (Deut 8.10) ‣ Praying Through the Bible
Join Dr. McDowell and explore this prayer from Deuteronomy. The call to prayer reminds us of what we already know, to solemnize and emphasize it.
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BOOK REVIEW | Jesus Take All of Me: Learning to See God as Beautiful in Every Part of Life ‣ Praying Through the Bible
Read this review of Wes Hynd’s Book, Jesus Take All of Me, a book about how to live a life oriented around God. Review by Mark McDowell.
