Springs Article 2021-07 (2)
Luke 11:1-4
Luke 11:5-8
Luke 11:9-13
What is importunity in prayer according to Luke 11:9-13?
- Persistence
- Audacity
- Determination
- Asking with boldness
- Asking without double-mindedness
- Asking with the firm expectation of receiving
- James 1:6-8, 5:16-18
What are the factors that facilitate importunity in prayer according to Luke 11:9-13?
- Relationship
- Righteous/godly need
- Compassion (Love)
- Conviction/Confidence (Faith)
- Determination (Faith)
- Asking (Faith)
- Perseverance (Hope)
How do I overcome obstacles to my receiving according to Luke 11:9-13?
- The friend was generally willing to give but the circumstances were not convenient: relationship is important but it is not enough!
- Relationship with God is the foundation but it is not the building
- You need the work of faith, the labour of love and the perseverance of hope, 1 Thessalonians 1:3
- Asking is the expression of faith
- Seeking is the labour of Love
- Knocking is the perseverance of Hope
- Luke 11:5-8
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