Pray the Word with David Platt

A meditation on how staying close to God reshapes daily life and public obedience. A look at the tabernacle altar and the mountain vision that modeled heavenly design for earthly practice. Encouragement to cultivate private, Matthew 6-style communion as preparation for bold gospel action. Practical MAPS steps for engaging Scripture and praying for global impact.

A focused look at God’s desire to dwell with people across Scripture. A contrast between lost fellowship in Eden and its final restoration. The sanctuary as a signpost pointing to Jesus as God with us. A prayerful push to live daily in God’s presence and to long for Christ’s return and global gospel reach.

A reflection on God's glory as consuming fire and what reverent worship looks like. A look at how Jesus and the Spirit change our access to God and call for holy living. A prayerful focus on Spirit-empowered holiness and reaching a distant people group with the gospel.

A focused look at Scripture calling believers to protect widows and orphans. Discussion on how faith requires accountable, practical care in varied roles. Invitations to foster, adopt, support caregivers, and pray for vulnerable people without gospel access. A closing call for strength, obedience, and sensitivity in serving those in need.

A prayerful reading of Exodus 21:16 centers on the biblical prohibition against stealing and selling people. The conversation contrasts ancient slavery with modern trafficking and highlights the global reality of sexual exploitation. Listeners are invited to pray for justice, rescue, repentance, and healing for those affected and for those working to end trafficking.

A prayerful look at Exodus 20:2–3 that spotlights God’s covenant name and deliverance. A candid call to recognize how affections can drift toward idols and how love for others must flow from love for God. Guided moments of self-examination and prayer seek freedom from misplaced trust. The episode also lifts up prayer for unreached peoples and for mission shaped by sacrificial love.

A vivid look at Exodus 19:21 and the awe of Mount Sinai. Discussion of God’s consuming holiness and why people could not approach Him directly. Contrast between Sinai’s fear and the new access to God through Christ. Urgent call to share the gospel globally, praying for the Tambali people and longing for deeper communion with God.

A reflection on Exodus 16:4 about God providing daily manna and the call to depend on His provision each day. Listens include practical counsel on gathering only today’s portion and resisting worry about tomorrow. Personal stories and prayers illustrate trusting God’s day-by-day mercy and praying for people to encounter Jesus as the bread of life.

A reflection on God’s power shown in salvation stories like the Red Sea and how that power leads to awe and faith. A conversation about life-change as evidence of divine transformation. Specific prayers and boldness are encouraged for sharing faith among friends and global people groups. An invitation to join a focused study on Elijah and to pray for those who suffer for their faith.

A reflection on God’s visible guidance in Exodus and how the Spirit now leads believers from within. A contrast between the pillar of cloud and fire and the indwelling Holy Spirit. Practical prompts to pray through your day and seek Spirit-led obedience. A focused prayer for gospel witness among Moroccan Arabs and for transformed daily decisions.