AfterThoughts

March 23, 2025

The Parable Of The Widow And Unjust Judge
Luke 18:1–8

 

This week, Joshua del Risco resumed the sermon series Stories That Still Speak. In this message, he shared three truths about prayer

• Prayer is the remedy for discouragement.
• Prayer is imperative in the life of the believer.
• Persistent prayer manifests God's power in the midst of our need.

GOING DEEPER:

• Pastor Joshua shared that prayer is a remedy for discouragement. Luke states that the purpose of the parable is to teach us to pray and not lose heart (v.1). What circumstance, problem, or hurt in your life tempts you to gaze fully on it and only look at God out of the corner of your eye? How can you reverse your view?z

• Pastor Joshua also shared that prayer is imperative in the life of the believer and follower of Jesus. Prayer is a central theme in the Bible, and our prayer life is an indicator of our dependence on God. How can you change your schedule this week to make more time for silence and prayer?

• As we pray, we can trust that God’s timing is perfect. God is always working on our behalf even we can’t see it. How has persistence in prayer revived your fainting heart? Describe.

• Pastor Joshua shared that verse 8 is spiritual challenge for us. Jesus flips the script at the end of the parable by asking: When God does show up (and He always does), will He find us faithful? What spiritual disciplines are you embracing/practicing in your life to help you be persistent in prayer, obedience, and service?

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• To view past sermons, please click here.

The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face toward you and give you peace.
Numbers 6:24–26

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