Secret Church 19 – Session 3: What Do the Historical Books Say About Prayer and Fasting?

About this sermon

In this session of Secret Church 19, Pastor David Platt focuses on the historical books of the Old Testament. God continues to fulfill his redemptive purposes for his people—purposes that were originally laid out in the covenants made with Abraham and then, through Moses, with Israel. In the Historical Books, we see the people of God, particularly Israel’s leaders, pleading with God to fulfill his promises. Leaders like Joshua and David relied on God for his grace, protection, and provision. Sadly, though, Israel and its leaders often failed to look to God for wisdom, and they failed to love him supremely. Although God’s people entered the Promised Land under Joshua’s leadership, God eventually expelled them from the land due to their sin. They needed to repent and seek God’s face through prayer and fasting. For more information visit https://radical.net/?session=session-3-the-historical-books Chapters: 0:00 - Joshua 1: Practicing the Presence of God 2:28 - Joshua 7: Uncovering the Presence of Sin 3:20 - Joshua 9-10: Our Voice and God’s Voice in Prayer 4:42 - Judges: Hearing Our Cries for Help 5:12 - Judges 6: Should We Ask God for Signs? 6:08 - 1 Samuel 1-2: Prayer Amidst Barrenness and Praise for Blessing 13:46 - 1 Samuel 3, 7, 8, 12, 15: The Ministry of Prayer 15:00 - 1 Samuel 23, 28, 30: Inquiring of the Lord 16:00 - 2 Samuel 7: Prayer and the Promises of God 19:10 - 1 Kings 3: A Prayer for Wisdom 21:28 - 1 Kings 8: A Prayer of Worship 23:37 - 1 Kings 17-19: The Power of Prayer 33:03 - 2 Kings 6: Prayer and Spiritual Warfare 37:39 - 2 Kings 19-20: Prayer for Life 38:14 - 1 Chronicles 4: Prayer for Physical Blessing 38:48 - 1 Chronicles 5: Prayer in the Battle 39:14 - 1 Chronicles 23: Prayer Every Day 39:40 - 2 Chronicles 14: Prayer that Prevails 41:10 - 2 Chronicles 15: Courage through Prayer 41:53 - 2 Chronicles 20: Fasting and Praying in Desperation 42:45 - Historical Books Teach Us about Prayer and Fasting in Desperation 44:10 - 2 Chronicles 33: Prayer that Moves God 45:39 - Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther: Fasting First 47:17 - The Historical Books Say Prayer and Fasting Should Be Our First Response 48:20 - Ezra 9-10: Praying and Fasting for Sin (Part 1) 50:43 - Nehemiah 9-10: Praying and Fasting for Sin (Part 2) 51:05 - Nehemiah 2: Praying in the Fast of Fear 52:17 - Nehemiah 4: Praying in the Midst of Opposition 52:50 - Nehemiah 6: Praying at All Times for all Things 53:30 - Nehemiah 13: Praying for Remembrance before God

Topics

• Prayer
• Church & Fellowship
• The Church
• Fasting