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The widow who would not stop knocking

Luke 18:1–8

An unjust judge who does not fear God is worn down by a widow with no leverage except her voice. Jesus says, hear what the unjust judge says — and then how much more will God. The parable is about prayer that stays, not about a reluctant Father. If a corrupt official can be moved by persistence, the holy God is not less attentive than that.

How you’d preach it

Use when prayer has gone quiet. Persistence is not nagging a stingy God. It is faith that the Judge is better than the one in the story.

  • Prayer
  • Justice
  • Faith

Luke 18

Luke 18:1–8

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