We invite you to join us every Wednesday evening for the next few weeks either in person or online for our Wednesday Night Bible study. The next few weeks, we are looking at some Powerful Prayers in the Scriptures. This week on May 20, 2026 we are looking at 1 Kings 8:22-53 and using the following questions to guide our study and discussions:
QUESTIONS:
I. Solomon's prayer is a public prayer. How does public prayer differ from private prayer?
a) What is the strength of public prayer?
b) What is the weakness of public prayer?
c) What is the strength of private prayer?
d) What is the weakness of private prayer?
2. What is the purpose of Solomon's prayer? Does he accomplish it?
3. Why does he note the promises made to his father David? Why do they matter so much to him?
4. How much time does he spend in gratitude and praise?
5. This is a prayer of dedication with much intercession in it. What do you find curious about Solomon's intercession?
6. What do you find most curious about Solomon's prayer? Why?
7. In what ways can Solomon's prayer become a model for our prayers?