Luke 13

THE NEEDED ELEMENT TO FACE THE ENEMY:

1.    The disciples sensed that prayer was a real and vital force in the life of Jesus.

a.    Luke 11:1-4

b.    This continual prayer of confession is part of maintaining a personal relationship with Jesus.

c.     1 John 1:9 

2.    The disciples are taught concerning persistent prayers.

a.    Luke 11:5-8 

b.    Don’t stop praying.

3.    The disciples learn the steps of ask, seek, knock.

a.    Luke 11:9-10 

b.    These three verbs are all present imperatives. 

c.     1 Thessalonians 5:17 

d.    Luke 11:11-13

e.    John 7:37-39

4.    The disciples witnessed divine deliverance but had questions.

a.    Luke 11:14-15 

b.    Beelzebub is the Greek form of the name Baal-zebub, a pagan Philistine god.

c.     Luke 11:16-19 

d.    Acts 19:13-16

e.    Luke 11:20-23

f.      Neutrality with respect to Jesus is not possible.

g.    Luke 11:24-26 

h.    The Lord Jesus Christ must be welcomed into our heart, our life, our home, our total environment.