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Audio: Introduction to the Prayers of Genesis

Welcome to the praying through the Bible podcast! Today, Dr. Mark McDowell presents an introduction to the 14 prayers in Genesis:
The meaning of the word “Genesis”
The content and themes of the book of Genesis
a summary of the kind of prayers that Genesis includes, and how they can be used in our own practice of prayer.
and more!

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How to Complain and Be Miserable (Numbers 11.2)

Moses put up with a lot of complaining from the people he was tasked to lead. What does this prayer teach us about complaining? How can we use this prayer in our own practice of prayer. Join Mark McDowell as he explores this passage from Numbers


Praying in Times of Injustice or Betrayal (2Sam 15.31)

O LORD, I pray you, turn the counsel of Ahithophel into foolishness.”  What do we pray when we find ourselves the subject of injustice or betrayal? Is this prayer of David’s a good model for such a time? Is it proper to pray for God to affect another person negatively?   SaveSave

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