1 Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, 2 saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor [a]regard man. 3 Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, [b]‘Get justice for me from my adversary.’ 4 And he would not for a while; but afterward he said within himself, ‘Though I do not fear God nor regard man, 5 yet because this widow troubles me I will [c]avenge her, lest by her continual coming she weary me.’ ” 6 Then the Lord said, “Hear what the unjust judge said. 7 And shall God not avenge His own elect who cry out day and night to Him, though He bears long with them? 8 I tell you that He will avenge them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He really find faith on the earth?”
Luke 18:1-8
Q & A：
- What does “Faith” mean to you? Which Bible verse defines Faith? How can we distinguish faith? What challenges do you see in living by faith? Share how these challenges train and shape our characters. （Luke 18:1-8；Rom 1:17；Heb 11:1,6）
- What events need prayer other than our own needs? Which prayer methods from the Bible resonate with you? how we can deepen our prayer life with the guidance of the Holy Spirit? Share your experience of prayer. （1 Thes 5:17; Eph 6:18; 1 Tim 2:1-5）
- Have you ever tried prayerwalking? What makes prayer walking different from other forms of prayer? Describe in your own words the dos and don’ts of prayerwalking. Share your prayerwalking experience and encourage your group members to try it together. (Act 2:46-47; Luke 10; Mat 10:7-8; Heb 13:5)
Summary：
This week’s sermon emphasized the importance of persevering in prayer. It’s common for us to feel discouraged and give up on praying when things aren’t going well. However, with the presence and help of the Holy Spirit, we can believe in the power of prayer. By praying consistently and without getting discouraged, we can develop Christ’s characteristics, such as faith, patience, faithfulness, and gratitude, shaping us to be more like Christ. The sermon also offered guidance on how to approach prayer. It encouraged us to be intentional and active in connecting with God through our senses. We were reminded to keep praying and not let disappointment rule us until we see God’s response and things change.