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The Stranger Solomon Prayed For
At the dedication of the temple, Solomon prayed for a foreigner who might come from far away seeking God.
What might that prayer teach us about the people beyond our familiar circles?
Loren Lansky reflects on 1 Kings 8:41–43 and Ephesians 2:11–18, offering a practical invitation to pray more widely, welcome sincere questions, and point others toward the grace of Jesus Christ.
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