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Series: Luke's Parables
Keith Krell
Luke 18:1-8
Perhaps you've noticed that the world around us is not getting better. Humankind isn't evolving into some ''new and improved'' creature. When we watch the evening news, we're bombarded with stories of people who kill strangers, co-workers, students, neighbors, and even their own children. As a result, we no longer feel as safe as we once did to leave the doors of our home unlocked. Some of us have a weapon that we keep in our home to protect our family. When we go jogging, we consider what route is the safest. We don't want to risk being mugged, raped, or assaulted. Furthermore, it seems when we watch television, listen to the radio, or look at social media we're made aware of the conflicts and wars that are going on in our world. War and rumors of war abound. There is never a sense of peace or rest. Tragically, when we examine the church, we discover that church attendance is on the decline. Even Christian writers and preachers are saying that the church is no longer relevant. With this type of discouragement many Christians are abandoning the church. Some are even falling away from Christ. In other parts of the world, Christians are being killed, tortured, raped, and imprisoned because of their faith. The world we live in is a dangerous and depressing place. Moreover, the Bible tells us that things aren't going to remain as bad as they are . . . they're only going to get worse!
In light of the dark and tragic days that lie ahead, how should we deal with injustices abound? Should we fight, desist and play dead, or compromise with the world? We take as the world deteriorates? How are we to prepare for the end? Jesus will answer these questions in the parable of the unjust judge and the persistent widow found in Luke 18:1-8. It's easy to assume that this parable is merely about individual, personal prayer; however, it's actually about persevering in faith with a kingdom focus. Th ...
Series: Luke's Parables
Keith Krell
Luke 18:1-8
Perhaps you've noticed that the world around us is not getting better. Humankind isn't evolving into some ''new and improved'' creature. When we watch the evening news, we're bombarded with stories of people who kill strangers, co-workers, students, neighbors, and even their own children. As a result, we no longer feel as safe as we once did to leave the doors of our home unlocked. Some of us have a weapon that we keep in our home to protect our family. When we go jogging, we consider what route is the safest. We don't want to risk being mugged, raped, or assaulted. Furthermore, it seems when we watch television, listen to the radio, or look at social media we're made aware of the conflicts and wars that are going on in our world. War and rumors of war abound. There is never a sense of peace or rest. Tragically, when we examine the church, we discover that church attendance is on the decline. Even Christian writers and preachers are saying that the church is no longer relevant. With this type of discouragement many Christians are abandoning the church. Some are even falling away from Christ. In other parts of the world, Christians are being killed, tortured, raped, and imprisoned because of their faith. The world we live in is a dangerous and depressing place. Moreover, the Bible tells us that things aren't going to remain as bad as they are . . . they're only going to get worse!
In light of the dark and tragic days that lie ahead, how should we deal with injustices abound? Should we fight, desist and play dead, or compromise with the world? We take as the world deteriorates? How are we to prepare for the end? Jesus will answer these questions in the parable of the unjust judge and the persistent widow found in Luke 18:1-8. It's easy to assume that this parable is merely about individual, personal prayer; however, it's actually about persevering in faith with a kingdom focus. Th ...
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