Dictionary of Bible Themes Sometimes God does not seem to answer prayer, causing his people to doubt him. Scripture affirms God's faithfulness to those who pray according to his will, and points out that the human understanding of a situation is limited. Exodus 5:22-23Examples of God's servants questioning his promises See also Genesis 15:2-3Joshua 7:7-9 Numbers 11:11-15 Examples of God's servants questioning the tasks he has given them See also 1 Kings 19:4Jeremiah 15:15-18; 20:7-9,14-18 Jonah 4:1-3 Matthew 27:46 Psalms 22:1 pp Mk 15:34 Job 10:2-22Examples of God's servants expressing their anger and confusion in prayer See also Job 13:20-27; 14:1-22Psalms 13:1-2; 42:9-10; 44:22-26; 77:7-9; 80:4-6; 88:6-9 Habakkuk 1:2-3 Genesis 15:2-5 God's response to prayers of questioning or complaint See also God reiterates his promises to those who question him Exodus 6:1-81 Kings 19:1-8 God provides help for those who question him Job 40:1-9See also God rebukes those who question him Jeremiah 15:19-21Habakkuk 1:5-11 See also God explains events to those who question him 5567 suffering, emotional8483 spiritual warfare, causes 8721 doubt 8726 doubters |
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