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What might we suspect upon reviewing a few examples of prayer in the Old Testament?
People used prayer only to ask God to help them.
People used prayer to worship God and ask God to meet others’ needs and their needs.
People used prayer only for worship of God.
People used prayer only to ask God to help others.
People used prayer only to ask God to help them.
People used prayer to worship God and ask God to meet others’ needs and their needs.
People used prayer only for worship of God.
People used prayer only to ask God to help others.
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People used prayer to worship God and ask God to meet others’ needs and their needs.
Reason: Old Testament prayers include praise and worship (many Psalms), personal petitions (Hannah in 1 Samuel 1; David in Psalms), intercession for others or the nation (Moses and Aaron interceding, Solomon’s temple dedication in 1 Kings 8, Daniel 9), confession and thanksgiving. Prayers are not limited to a single purpose.
Reason: Old Testament prayers include praise and worship (many Psalms), personal petitions (Hannah in 1 Samuel 1; David in Psalms), intercession for others or the nation (Moses and Aaron interceding, Solomon’s temple dedication in 1 Kings 8, Daniel 9), confession and thanksgiving. Prayers are not limited to a single purpose.
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