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The Persistent Widow (3 of 3)
Series: Luke
D. Marion Clark
Luke 18:1-8
Introduction
The first written record of the phrase, ''Don't take no for an answer,'' is found in Winston Churchill's autobiography, My Early Life. It is easy enough to see how such a quip would come from the man known as the British Bulldog. He was a larger than life figure whose very manner inspired a nation to withstand the overwhelming attacks of Hitler's Germany.
But long before Churchill, an even greater historical figure taught the same message by using the example of the least imposing character. Let's read and consider Jesus' parable of the persistent widow.
Text
And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.
Thankfully, Luke introduces the parable with an explanation for its being told. Jesus wants to encourage us to keep praying without losing heart. What brings up the subject?
The parable follows a teaching about the last days - the time when the Son of Man will return. The basic lesson of that teaching is that the Son of Man's return will take place at some point in the future when people's expectancy has worn off. Therefore, always be on guard for his return, not in the sense of reading the signs to know when he really will return, but as sentry always alert for the sudden appearance of a thief or enemy attack. Jesus, of course, is not a thief but the one thing he has in common with the thief is that he will not give warning when he returns. He will not send a text message in advance. And, so again, be ready every day, no matter how many days pass. Do not lose heart. Do not cease praying for his return and in expectancy of his return.
Now, then, let's consider the parable.
2 He said, ''In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected man. 3 And there was a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, 'Give me justice against my adversary.'
Jesus presents what his hea ...
Series: Luke
D. Marion Clark
Luke 18:1-8
Introduction
The first written record of the phrase, ''Don't take no for an answer,'' is found in Winston Churchill's autobiography, My Early Life. It is easy enough to see how such a quip would come from the man known as the British Bulldog. He was a larger than life figure whose very manner inspired a nation to withstand the overwhelming attacks of Hitler's Germany.
But long before Churchill, an even greater historical figure taught the same message by using the example of the least imposing character. Let's read and consider Jesus' parable of the persistent widow.
Text
And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.
Thankfully, Luke introduces the parable with an explanation for its being told. Jesus wants to encourage us to keep praying without losing heart. What brings up the subject?
The parable follows a teaching about the last days - the time when the Son of Man will return. The basic lesson of that teaching is that the Son of Man's return will take place at some point in the future when people's expectancy has worn off. Therefore, always be on guard for his return, not in the sense of reading the signs to know when he really will return, but as sentry always alert for the sudden appearance of a thief or enemy attack. Jesus, of course, is not a thief but the one thing he has in common with the thief is that he will not give warning when he returns. He will not send a text message in advance. And, so again, be ready every day, no matter how many days pass. Do not lose heart. Do not cease praying for his return and in expectancy of his return.
Now, then, let's consider the parable.
2 He said, ''In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected man. 3 And there was a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, 'Give me justice against my adversary.'
Jesus presents what his hea ...
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