
The prayers in the Bible are not magic words, nor mantras, but models which can guide us as we pray.

The prayers in the Bible are not magic words, nor mantras, but models which can guide us as we pray.

In especially challenging times, God raises up courageous and steadfast people.
If we are ever going to interact with God, it is going to have to be on his terms. He ordained that Solomon build a temple – one that David his father had hoped to build. To dedicate it, the king organized a national worship service – possibly the most important in Israel’s history.

Solomon was relatively young when he took over the throne from his father David. He wasn’t sure he could handle the job. These chapters show us how he grew into his role.