The Bible Study Hour on Oneplace.com A Prayer for Coming to God's House
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Jan 27, 2026 A study of Psalm 5 as a model for approaching God in prayer. A look at prayer styles through the Wesley–Whitefield story and why persistence matters. Discussion of praying from mercy rather than merit and the contrast between the righteous and the wicked. Exploration of requests for guidance, warnings about deceitful speech, and the idea of divine protection and justice.
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Wesley And Whitefield Prayer Story
- James Boice tells the story of John Wesley and George Whitefield praying after a long evangelistic day to illustrate different prayer styles.
- Wesley prayed long and persistently while Whitefield prayed briefly confident in God's sovereignty, and each gently mocked the other later that night.
Alternating Structure Shapes The Prayer
- Psalm 5 alternates between direct address to God and reflections on the wicked, creating a dynamic that lifts and contrasts.
- This alternating structure reveals prayer's tension between Godward devotion and awareness of human evil.
Pray With Earnest Urgency
- Pray with urgency: use earnest language like 'give ear' and 'listen to my cry' to convey seriousness.
- Do not treat prayer as mere formality; engage God with heartfelt appeals.
