Freedom of Speech
There is a most breathtaking word used in the Book of Hebrews in its discussion of each Christian’s access to and privileges in the presence of God. It is parrhesia. Send article as PDF
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Praying When Overwhelmed by Life
Psalm 143 clearly indicates that David is up to his eyeballs in difficulties. Feeling overwhelmed, incredibly lonely, and crushed beneath the oppressive onslaught of our common foe, David spread out his arms like a frightened child beseeching for a parent’s care and comfort. …
Cave Praying
The Bible does not require a specific posture or place for prayer. Jonah, for example, prayed in the belly of a great fish. Jesus prayed face down in an olive garden. According to the superscription of Psalm 142, David prayed in a cave. …
Importunity
When His disciples asked Him, “Lord, teach us to pray” in Luke 11, Jesus’ instructions addressed two essential areas—the verbal component (vv. 2-4) and the spiritual component (vv. 5-13) of prayer. To engage in genuine prayer, both components are essential. Send article…
As Incense
In heaven there are no refrigerators with magnets. There are no filing cabinets with files in them. There are no “Post-It” notes. So, how can you illustrate the lingering, long-term effect on God that the prayer of a righteous man has? Send…
The Godly’s Secret Weapon
In worldly terms, those who serve the god of this world have every conceivable advantage over those seeking to live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present age. Like Goliath, the forces of evil have an imposing, intimidating presence. The godly’s defeat looks to…
Confidence in Prayer
Through His Word, God declares that “the effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much” (James 5:16). Psalm 132 illustrates this truth quite clearly. Send article as PDF
Moses’ Meditation and Prayer
According to its superscription, Psalm 90 is “a prayer of Moses the man of God”. It is probably better described as a meditation (vv. 1-11) followed by a prayer (vv. 12-17). Send article as PDF
Practical Reasons to Pray
David’s prayer in Psalm 86 is an interesting patchwork of petition and affirmation. Sandwiched between each of the four petitions (vv. 1-4, 6-7,11-14, and 16-17) is an affirmation of God and His character. When each of these affirmations is an integral part of…
Importunity
As Jesus was praying in a certain place, His disciples came to Him when He had ceased and asked that He teach them to pray (Luke 11:1). Our Lord then proceeds to instruct His disciples on the verbal (vv. 2-4) and spiritual (vv….