This Sunday, we have the privilege of hearing from Ben Woolbright! He will walk us through another parable on prayer. Have you ever felt like your prayers fell on deaf ears? Almost like God is out there, but He's too busy to hear what is weighing heavily on your heart? Maybe you felt like your prayers are too insignificant in consideration to everything He has going on? It could be that your heartfelt cries were met with silence, and now you're wondering if God is near, if He cares, or if something is wrong with your request. Luke 18:1-8 is just for you. This Sunday, we will examine the story of a persistent widow who repeatedly approaches an unrighteous judge, seeking some response to her desperate plea. Jesus uses this story to communicate who God is and how He views the prayers of believers. In this passage, we will see how gospel realities fuel our prayers so that we will always be praying and never lose heart, regardless of His answers. Luke 18:1-8 The Purpose of the Parable: Always Pray Don’t Lose Heart There are two key elements to truly understanding this parable. The Characters The Persistent Widow The Unrighteous Judge The Comparison The Unrighteous Judge Our Righteous God Three Realities of the Christian’s Prayers Share what’s on your heart He answers Anytime Children’s Discussion Questions Why did the woman in Jesus’ story keep going back to the judge? (What was she asking for?) Was the judge a kind and good person? How is God different from the judge? What does this story teach us about how we should pray? Have you ever prayed for something and felt like nothing happened? How did that make you feel? What are some things you want to talk to God about this week? Can we pray for those together?