Title: Luke 11:1–13
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Luke 11:1–13
Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.” And he said to them, “When you pray, say:
“Father, hallowed be your name.
Your kingdom come.
Give us each day our daily bread,
and forgive us our sins,
for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us.
And lead us not into temptation.”
And he said to them, “Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves, for a friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him’; and he will answer from within, ‘Do not bother me; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed. I cannot get up and give you anything’? I tell you, though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his impudence he will rise and give him whatever he needs. And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened. What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” (ESV)
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In Luke 11:1-13, Jed Gillis' sermon delves into Jesus' teachings on prayer, emphasizing that the essence of prayer is not about learning methods or gaining knowledge, but actively engaging in communication with God. The sermon explores the Lord's Prayer, highlighting that each request—honoring God's name, asking for His kingdom to come, seeking daily provision, requesting forgiveness, and asking for guidance away from temptation—is rooted in biblical promises. Gillis underscores that these requests are meant to align believers' prayers with God's will and character. Furthermore, he illustrates through Jesus' parable of the persistent friend that believers should approach God with unashamed persistence, trusting in His goodness. The sermon also contrasts human fathers with the Heavenly Father to show that God's responses are always good and wise, even when they do not align with our immediate desires. Ultimately, Gillis encourages believers to let God's goodness shape their prayers by focusing on His promises and trusting Him completely.
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