Pray the Word with David Platt
2,551 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 1.3K ratingsShort, daily meditations on God’s Word that not only drive us to pray, but drive how we pray. Featuring teacher, author, and pastor David Platt.
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#249 – They Shall Become One (Genesis 2:24)
April 16, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.15 MBMarriage in the church must be shaped by the Word not by the world.
#248 – Work and Rest (Genesis 2:2–3)
April 15, 2018 04:00 - 3 minutes - 3.51 MBBelievers are to work hard, but must see the necessity of resting responsibly.
#247 – In the Image of God (Genesis 1:27)
April 14, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 3.89 MBWe are created uniquely in God's image and are meant for relationship with Him.
#246 – In the Beginning, God (Genesis 1:1)
April 13, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 3.88 MBGod is from everlasting to everlasting, the Creator and Sustainer of all things.
#245 – To Him Who is Able (Jude 1:24–25)
April 12, 2018 04:00 - 3 minutes - 3.11 MBJude's letter ends in a doxology that glorifies the only One who can keep us and present us blameless before God for all eternity.
#244 – Awaiting Ultimate Mercy (Jude 1:20–21)
April 11, 2018 04:00 - 3 minutes - 3.33 MBIn these verses, Jude gives a prescription for how we are to endure and pray as we anticipate Christ's return.
#243 – Contend for the Faith (Jude 1:3)
April 10, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.35 MBBelievers are called to cling to God's Word and to not waver in defending the truth of the gospel.
#242 – Faithfully Play Your Part (Romans 16:6–15)
April 09, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.35 MBPaul takes time to mention less known members in the church. We should be encouraged that we are all valued by God and have been given a role in taking the gospel to the nations.
#241 – Where Christ Has Not Been Named (Romans 15:20-21)
April 08, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.44 MBWe should pray that by God's grace, we might have the ambition of Paul to get the gospel where it has not yet gone.
#240 – Pursuing Peace (Romans 14:19)
April 07, 2018 04:00 - 3 minutes - 3.37 MBWe must strive to honor God in our relationships, not being quarrelsome but pursuing peace and building up others.
#239 – Instituted by God (Romans 13:1)
April 06, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.35 MBGovernment exists for good. We are commanded to pray for those in authority over us.
#238 – A Living Sacrifice (Romans 12:1)
April 05, 2018 04:00 - 3 minutes - 3.44 MBWorship is more than what happens when we gather together with the church, it is a daily presenting of ourselves in submission before God.
#237 – Maintaining Our Awe of God (Romans 11:33)
April 04, 2018 04:00 - 3 minutes - 3.55 MBWe must avoid falling prey to losing sight of the glory of God and His grace that we experience right relationship with Him.
#236 – How Will They Hear? (Romans 10:14-15)
April 03, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.3 MBThere are 2.8 billion people who have little to no access to the gospel. They will not hear unless we take the gospel to them.
#235 – We Need the Mercy of God (Romans 9:16)
April 02, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 3.85 MBRegardless of how well we perform, our will and work can never make us right before God.
#234 – Holy Week: Resurrection Sunday (John 20:11-18)
April 01, 2018 04:00 - 6 minutes - 5.72 MBChrist has conquered death and united us with Him. In light of the reality of the resurrection, we live in this hope.
#233 – Holy Week: Saturday (Matthew 27:57-66)
March 31, 2018 04:00 - 7 minutes - 7.05 MBEven amid uncertain circumstances, we know that God is faithful to deliver on all His promises.
#232 – Holy Week: Good Friday (Matthew 27:45-50)
March 30, 2018 04:00 - 6 minutes - 6.22 MBJesus stood at the cross separated from God, so that those who trust in Him never will be.
#231 – Holy Week: Thursday (Luke 22:14-20)
March 29, 2018 04:00 - 6 minutes - 5.76 MBJesus institutes a new meal, telling of His sacrifice for and redemption of sinners.
#231 – Holy Week: Thursday (Luke 22:14-20)
March 29, 2018 04:00 - 6 minutes - 5.76 MBJesus institutes a new meal, telling of His sacrifice for and redemption of sinners.
#230 – Holy Week: Wednesday (Psalm 2)
March 28, 2018 04:00 - 5 minutes - 5.62 MBLeaders plotted to bring Christ's ministry to an end, but the schemes of man cannot stop purposes of God.
#229 – Holy Week: Tuesday (Matthew 21:23-27)
March 27, 2018 04:00 - 6 minutes - 5.89 MBJesus knows everything about us, yet He loves us and calls us His own.
#228 – Holy Week: Monday (Mark 11:15-19)
March 26, 2018 04:00 - 5 minutes - 5.4 MBJesus cleansing the temple serves as a warning to us all against removing God from the center of worship.
#227 – Holy Week: Palm Sunday (John 12:12-15)
March 25, 2018 04:00 - 6 minutes - 5.71 MBJesus enters Jerusalem in an unexpected way, surrounded by the praises of people who would soon scoff at His name.
#226 – God is Working for Our Good (Romans 8:28–30)
March 24, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.43 MBEverything we face, even suffering, is used by God for our eternal good.
#225 – Thanks be to God (Romans 7:24-25)
March 23, 2018 04:00 - 3 minutes - 3.42 MBChrist has saved us from the penalty of sin. We now combat sin not merely by saying no, but by running to Christ.
#224 – Raised to Walk in Newness of Life (Romans 6:4)
March 22, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 3.96 MBWe have been given new life in Christ and are called to live each day in light of that reality.
#223 – Peace with God (Romans 5:1)
March 21, 2018 04:00 - 3 minutes - 3.18 MBBecause of Christ's work on the cross, we are justified and enjoy peace with God.
#222 – Belief (Romans 4:3)
March 20, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 3.76 MBThis is how God intends us to live—by believing Him.
#221 – The Essence of the Gospel (Romans 3:23–25)
March 19, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.42 MBThough you have sinned against a holy God, you can be justified by the grace of God—it's a gift made possible through Christ.
#220 – Kindness that Leads to Repentance (Romans 2:4)
March 18, 2018 04:00 - 3 minutes - 3.02 MBThe riches of His kindness toward us are intended to lead us to run from sin.
#219 – Obligated to Proclaim (Romans 1:14–16)
March 17, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.27 MBOwnership of the gospel creates an obligation with the gospel. We owe the gospel to the nations.
#218 – Our Lives Remembered (Nehemiah 13:31)
March 16, 2018 04:00 - 3 minutes - 3.03 MBIn the end, what we want is to have lived for the good of others and for the glory of God's name.
#217 – Rejoicing with Great Joy (Nehemiah 12:43)
March 15, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 3.86 MBIn Christ, we have been given a joy that supercedes circumstances.
#216 – Every Member Matters (Nehemiah 11:19)
March 14, 2018 04:00 - 4 minutes - 4.46 MBWe should draw great comfort from the reality that the God of the universe values us.
#215 – A Covenant Community (Nehemiah 10:28–29)
March 13, 2018 04:00 - 5 minutes - 5.07 MBChristians are called to join together for growth in Christ and for the advancement of His gospel to the ends of the earth.
#214 – Corporate Confession (Nehemiah 9:33–34)
March 12, 2018 04:00 - 5 minutes - 4.66 MBPrayer is not merely an individual matter, but a corporate one. It is a means for the people of God to confess sin and revel in God's grace.
#213 – Reverence and Awe for God's Word (Nehemiah 8:5–6)
March 11, 2018 05:00 - 4 minutes - 4.3 MBGod has revealed Himself through His Word, which is cause for great worship and adoration.
#212 – Faithfulness and the Fear of God (Nehemiah 7:2)
March 10, 2018 05:00 - 3 minutes - 3.1 MBWe should want it to be said of us that we were faithful in all avenues of life, living in the fear of God.
#211 – Flee from Sin (Nehemiah 6:13)
March 09, 2018 05:00 - 3 minutes - 3.19 MBOur sin never affects just us. Giving in to temptation can not only jeopardize our work and reputation, but even that of God.
#210 – Strengthen My Hands (Nehemiah 6:9)
March 08, 2018 05:00 - 3 minutes - 3.58 MBThis short prayer encourages us that God invites us to bring all our petitions to Him regardless of how big or small they may seem.
#209 – Battling Selfishness (Nehemiah 5:7)
March 07, 2018 05:00 - 3 minutes - 3.17 MBWe are prone to look out for our interests and not the interests of others.
#208 – Always be on Guard (Nehemiah 4:17-18)
March 06, 2018 05:00 - 4 minutes - 3.79 MBEven in the midst of what is seemingly mundane, we must always be aware that we are involved in spiritual warfare.
#207 – Persevering in the Ordinary (Nehemiah 3:3)
March 05, 2018 05:00 - 3 minutes - 3.63 MBFollowing God isn't always glamorous, but it's good, right, and God-honoring to be faithful and obedient even in the day-to-day tasks.
#206 – Enabled by God for Obedience (Nehemiah 2:19–20)
March 04, 2018 05:00 - 3 minutes - 3.44 MBWhen God calls you to do something, you can be confident that He will enable to do what He's called you to do.
#205 – Prayer and Fasting for the Sake of God's Name (Nehemiah 1:4)
March 03, 2018 05:00 - 4 minutes - 4.47 MBLike Nehemiah, we should pray and fast for the sake of God's name.
#204 – Come, Lord Jesus (Revelation 22:20)
March 02, 2018 05:00 - 3 minutes - 3.26 MBChrist has promised His return, and so until that day, we wait eagerly with hope.
#203 – The Greatest Aspect of Heaven (Revelation 21:3)
March 01, 2018 05:00 - 4 minutes - 3.77 MBWe will dwell with God forever––that is what makes heaven so glorious.
#202 – The Book of Life and the Lake of Fire (Revelation 20:15)
February 28, 2018 05:00 - 4 minutes - 4.58 MBEveryone will either face eternal judgment or enjoy eternal life depending on whether they belong to Jesus Christ.
#201 – Christ, Our Conquering King (Revelation 19:11–16)
February 27, 2018 05:00 - 4 minutes - 4.41 MBChrist will return in power to bring judgment to His enemies and to bring final salvation for His people.