A Life of Prayer

A Life of Prayer

Luke 18:1-14

Theme: Jesus understood the difficulty of the times and the reality of the present age. While confronting the Pharisees for their presumptuous self-righteousness, Jesus urges his disciples to pray persistently and to not lose heart. Therefore, followers of Jesus must approach God with humility and pray persistently in order to be found faithful when Christ returns in glory.

I. Persistence in Prayer (Luke 18:1-8)
   A. Details of the Parable
      1. Persistent Widow
      2. Unrighteous Judge
      3. Loving Heavenly Father
   B. Conclusion of the Parable: A Probing Question

II. Humility in Prayer (Luke 18:9-14)
   A. The Pharisee
      1. Self-Righteous Comparison
      2. Self-Righteous Justification
   B. The Tax Collector: A Cry for Mercy
   C. The Conclusion
      1. The Need for Humility
      2. The Glory of Justification