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According to Dr. Luke

Discover the power of persevering prayer from Luke 18, where Jesus teaches about persistent faith using the parable of the unjust judge and the persistent widow. Learn how prayer connects us to God, seeking justice, and maintaining faith in challenging times.

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According to Dr. Luke

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  1. According to Dr. Luke Persevering Prayer

  2. Luke 18: 1He then told them a parable on the need for them to pray always and not become discouraged:2“There was a judge in a certain town who didn’t fear God or respect man. 3And a widow in that town kept coming to him, saying, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’

  3. Luke 18: 1He then told them a parable on the need for them to pray always and not become discouraged: 2“There was a judge in a certain town who didn’t fear God or respect man.3And a widow in that town kept coming to him, saying, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’

  4. Luke 18: 1He then told them a parable on the need for them to pray always and not become discouraged: 2“There was a judge in a certain town who didn’t fear God or respect man. 3And a widow in that town kept coming to him, saying, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’

  5. 4“For a while he was unwilling, but later he said to himself, ‘Even though I don’t fear God or respect man, 5yet because this widow keeps pestering me, I will give her justice, so she doesn’t wear me out by her persistent coming.’”

  6. 6Then the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says.7Will not God grant justice to His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay to help them? 8I tell you that He will swiftly grant them justice. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find that faith on earth?”

  7. 6Then the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. 7Will not God grant justice to His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay to help them? 8I tell you that He will swiftly grant them justice. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find that faith on earth?”

  8. 6Then the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. 7Will not God grant justice to His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay to help them?8I tell you that He will swiftly grant them justice. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find that faith on earth?”

  9. 6Then the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. 7Will not God grant justice to His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay to help them? 8I tell you that He will swiftly grant them justice. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find that faith on earth?”

  10. 6Then the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. 7Will not God grant justice to His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay to help them? 8I tell you that He will swiftly grant them justice. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find that faith on earth?”

  11. Luke 18: 1He then told them a parable on the need for them to pray always and not become discouraged:2“There was a judge in a certain town who didn’t fear God or respect man. 3And a widow in that town kept coming to him, saying, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’

  12. Luke 18: 1He then told them a parable on the need for them to pray always and not become discouraged:2“There was a judge in a certain town who didn’t fear God or respect man. 3And a widow in that town kept coming to him, saying, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’

  13. What is ‘prayer’? Conversation with God

  14. LORD, God of my salvation, I cry out before You day and night. May my prayer reach Your presence; listen to my cry… I call to You for help, LORD; in the morning my prayer meets You. (Psalm 88:1-2 & 13)

  15. LORD, God of my salvation, I cry out before You day and night. May my prayer reach Your presence; listen to my cry… I call to You for help, LORD; in the morning my prayer meets You. (Psalm 88:1-2, 13)

  16. LORD, God of my salvation, I cry out before You day and night. May my prayer reach Your presence; listen to my cry… I call to You for help, LORD; in the morning my prayer meets You. (Psalm 88:1-2, 13)

  17. LORD, God of my salvation, I cry out before You day and night. May my prayer reach Your presence; listen to my cry… I call to You for help, LORD; in the morning my prayer meets You. (Psalm 88:1-2 & 13)

  18. LORD, God of my salvation, I cry out before You day and night. May my prayer reach Your presence; listen to my cry… I call to You for help, LORD; in the morning my prayer meets You. (Psalm 88:1-2, 13)

  19. Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong.Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.(Ecclesiastes 5:1-2)

  20. Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong.Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.(Ecclesiastes 5:1-2)

  21. Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong.Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.(Ecclesiastes 5:1-2)

  22. Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong.Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few. (Ecclesiastes 5:1-2)

  23. Be still, and know that I am God…(Psalm 46:10)

  24. Luke 18: 1He then told them a parable on the need for them to pray always and not become discouraged:2“There was a judge in a certain town who didn’t fear God or respect man. 3And a widow in that town kept coming to him, saying, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’

  25. Why pray?

  26. Four Reasons to Pray: • God _______________ it. commands

  27. Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.(Colossians 4:2)

  28. Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.(1st Thessalonians 5:16-18)

  29. Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.(1st Thessalonians 5:16-18)

  30. Luke 18: 1He then told them a parable on the need for them to pray always and not become discouraged:2“There was a judge in a certain town who didn’t fear God or respect man. 3And a widow in that town kept coming to him, saying, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’

  31. Four Reasons to Pray: • God _______________ it. • I ________ it (______________). commands need Your Name

  32. Don’t be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.(Philippians 4:6-7)

  33. Don’t be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.(Philippians 4:6-7)

  34. Four Reasons to Pray: • God _______________ it. • I ________ it (______________). • Prayer ____________ things. commands need Your Name changes

  35. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.(James 5:16)

  36. Four Reasons to Pray: • God _______________ it. • I ________ it (______________). • Prayer ____________ things. • Prayer changes ______. commands need Your Name changes me

  37. Father, if You are willing, take this cup from me; yet not My will, but Yours be done.(Luke 22:42)

  38. Father, if You are willing, take this cup from me; yet not My will, but Yours be done.(Luke 22:42)

  39. Luke 18: 1He then told them a parable on the need for them to pray always and not become discouraged:2“There was a judge in a certain town who didn’t fear God or respect man. 3And a widow in that town kept coming to him, saying, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’

  40. Luke 18: 1He then told them a parable on the need for them to pray always and not become discouraged:2“There was a judge in a certain town who didn’t fear God or respect man. 3And a widow in that town kept coming to him, saying, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’

  41. Luke 18: 1He then told them a parable on the need for them to pray always and not become discouraged:2“There was a judge in a certain town who didn’t fear God or respect man. 3And a widow in that town kept coming to him, saying, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’

  42. Luke 18: 1He then told them a parable on the need for them to pray always and not become discouraged: 2“There was a judge in a certain town who didn’t fear God or respect man.3And a widow in that town kept coming to him, saying, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’

  43. Luke 18: 1He then told them a parable on the need for them to pray always and not become discouraged: 2“There was a judge in a certain town who didn’t fear God or respect man. 3And a widow in that town kept coming to him, saying, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’

  44. 4“For a while he was unwilling, but later he said to himself, ‘Even though I don’t fear God or respect man, 5yet because this widow keeps pestering me, I will give her justice, so she doesn’t wear me out by her persistent coming.’”

  45. 6Then the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says.7Will not God grant justice to His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay to help them? 8I tell you that He will swiftly grant them justice. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find that faith on earth?”

  46. 6Then the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. 7Will not God grant justice to His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay to help them? 8I tell you that He will swiftly grant them justice. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find that faith on earth?”

  47. 6Then the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. 7Will not God grant justice to His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay to help them?8I tell you that He will swiftly grant them justice. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find that faith on earth?”

  48. 6Then the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. 7Will not God grant justice to His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay to help them? 8I tell you that He will swiftly grant them justice. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find that faith on earth?”

  49. 6Then the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. 7Will not God grant justice to His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay to help them? 8I tell you that He will swiftly grant them justice. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find that faith on earth?”

  50. 6Then the Lord said, “Listen to what the unjust judge says. 7Will not God grant justice to His elect who cry out to Him day and night? Will He delay to help them? 8I tell you that He will swiftly grant them justice. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find that faith on earth?”

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