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Luke 11
Luke 11:1-13 – How to pray
Luke 11:1 – See Luke 3:21; 5:16; 6:12; 9:18, 28-29; 22:41-44; 23:46.Luke 11:2 – This starts with respect for God and His purposes.Luke 11:3 – Thi sis not asking for luxuries or anything beyond the day’s needs. It emphasizes daily dependence on God.Luke 11:4 – This reminds us of our needs for forgiveness and the attitude we should have toward others.Luke 11:8 – If even a reluctant neighbor can be persuaded to help, how much more so will God?II Corinthians 12:8-9; James 4:3; I John 5:14 – Persistence in prayer is good, but not a blank check.Sometimes God’s answer is “no.” Sometimes it is “wait.”Luke 11:11-13 – See Matthew 7:11. God wants to give us good things. Note that v13 says God will give the Holy Spirit to those that ask Him. What exactly did Jesus mean by this?Luke 11:29-36 – Authentic Christian living
Luke 11:29 – See Luke 16:31. They just wanted to see more signs. They were not willing to believe. Regarding the sign of Jonah, see Matthew 12:39-42.Luke 11:31-32 – The queen of Sheba traveled a great distance to hear Solomon. How much more should we strive to hear Jesus?
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