Video: Don Whitney on the Benefit of Praying the Bible

August 11, 2015 by: Crossway

In this video, Justin Taylor sits down with Don Whitney to discuss what it means to pray through God's Word. Whitney is the author of Praying the Bible.

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 - What is your ministry background?
  • 00:54 - As you travel around the country, what are some of the common complaints you hear from Christians related to their prayer lives?
  • 02:19 - What would you say to someone who feels like a failure in prayer?
  • 04:40 - What areas of Scripture are particularly conducive for prayer?
  • 05:47 - What are the Psalms of the Day?
  • 07:55 - Can you illustrate praying through Psalm 23?
  • 11:51 - How will praying the Bible help us remain focused in prayer?
  • 13:37 - What are the sorts of testimonies you hear from people who have started praying the Bible?

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