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Q7: Daniel prayed without a temple — praying toward the temple as access to God (OT parallel to praying in Jesus' name)

20 Questions with Pastor Mike (Episode 16) 00:31:16 – 00:32:46

Response to question about Mark 11:22-25 and temple-based prayer

Mike explains that in the OT, Jews prayed toward the temple because it represented access to God (as established in Solomon's prayer at the temple dedication). Daniel physically turned toward the temple to pray. The NT parallel: believers pray in Jesus' name because we are the temple through the indwelling presence of Christ. Mike draws the comparison explicitly: temple was to OT prayer as Christ's name/presence is to NT prayer.

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