2578. The prayer of the People of God flourishes in the shadow of God’s dwelling place, first the ark of the covenant and later the Temple. At first the leaders of the people – the shepherds and the prophets – teach them to pray. the infant Samuel must have learned from his mother Hannah how “to stand before the LORD” and from the priest Eli how to listen to his word: “Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening.”26 Later, he will also know the cost and consequence of intercession: “Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you; and I will instruct you in the good and the right way.”27
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191. How do they participate in the kingly office?
460. What are the duties of parents toward their children?
150. What is the mission of the Church?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the importance of gratitude in the Christian life, according to the first letter to Timothy?
How did Solomon become the wisest king who ever lived? An analysis of 1 Kings 3.
How does Job 38:1-11 reveal God’s sovereignty in the midst of suffering?
What is Ahijah’s prophecy in 1 Kings 11 and what is its importance in Israel’s history?
What is the significance of Aeneas’ healing and Dorcas’ resurrection in Acts 9:32-43?
