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Podcast highlights:
- I love vocabulary and word etymology (the history of a word or phrase shown by tracing its development and relationship).
- When studying the Bible, it’s important to get an understanding of the original text (Hebrew|Old Testament or Greek| New Testament).
- In doing so, we can better comprehend the meaning and see how we can apply it to our daily lives.
- The Greek word for importunity is anaídeia, meaning no shame, without embarrassment, even when others cry “overdone” (i.e. accuse them of being extreme or excessive).
- The people of God can come to Him in prayer boldly and without feeling uneasy or awkward, because our good, good Father loves us and will answer our prayers.
KJV Scripture references
Luke 11:1-13
11 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples.
2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth.
3 Give us day by day our daily bread.
4 And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation; but deliver us from evil.
5 And he said unto them, Which of you shall have a friend, and shall go unto him at midnight, and say unto him, Friend, lend me three loaves;
6 For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him?
7 And he from within shall answer and say, Trouble me not: the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; I cannot rise and give thee.
8 I say unto you, Though he will not rise and give him, because he is his friend, yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him as many as he needeth.
9 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
10 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened.
11 If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent?
12 Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?
13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
21 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?
22 Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
23 Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants.
24 And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents.
25 But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made.
26 The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
27 Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt.
28 But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest.
29 And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.
30 And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt.
31 So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done.
32 Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me:
33 Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?
34 And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him.
35 So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.
BCUFam, are you feeling as encouraged as I am? It is SO comforting to know that we can boldly go to the throne of grace to obtain help in a time of need (Hebrews 4:16). God does not shame or punish us for asking for what we need——He WANTS us to come to Him with whatever is on our hearts. Now, we also must remember that because God is wisdom and is all-knowing, if what we are asking for isn’t good for us, He will let us know. Hearing a “no” can hurt our feelings (whoooooo, ask me how I know), AND can save us from getting stones, serpents and scorpions. So with the help of the Lord, let’s ask, seek, knock and look for Him to provide the perfect answer according to His will and way. Amen? Amen! Let’s pray about it!
Father, in the name of Jesus, as we come before You, we thank You for the Word of God that has refreshed our souls! We thank You for reminding us that we can come to You in prayer with all of our concerns, situations, thoughts and feelings, without shame or worry, knowing that You will answer our prayers according to Your will and timing. Above all, we thank You for the gift of the Holy Ghost and, for blessing someone today to repent, be baptized and filled with the Holy Ghost so they can experience the goodness that can only come from a relationship with You! In Jesus Name we pray, Amen!
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