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Luke 11:5-13ff. Introduction. Importunity – overly persistent in demand; troublesome Ask and give Seek – diligently search until you find it – sheep, coin, etc. Knock – to grant something asked for. Why it fails . House is divided (11:17) A stronger overpowers taking the spoil (11:21)
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Introduction • Importunity – overly persistent in demand; troublesome • Ask and give • Seek – diligently search until you find it – sheep, coin, etc. • Knock – to grant something asked for
Why it fails • House is divided (11:17) • A stronger overpowers taking the spoil (11:21) • Lack of repentance (11:32)
Why it fails • Spiritual blindness and deafness (11:35) • Neglect of justice and love of God (11:42) • Love the limelight (11:43)
Why it fails • Require more of others (11:46) • Approve the wrongs of the past (11:47) • Remove the key[example] of knowledge (11:53)
How to receive • Seek where God reigns (kingdom) (12:31) • 13:10-13 – Healed the crippled woman (Sabbath) • Be ready to serve (12:35) • Keep your lamp lit – 12:35
How to receive • Do what you can (12:43) • 13:6-8 – [Till] the soil • Follow righteousness (12:51) • It’s about making peace, not keeping peace