Sep 26

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    sbpstr added a text contribution Say Again?
    In this parable, Jesus underscores the importance of repetition in prayer. Though we are warned against "vain repetition"--repeating empty words over and over again--we are encouraged to meaningful repetion. Here Jesus uses the illustration of a woman who is seeking justice. Whatever injustice she had suffered she could not get over it. Her injustice was continually on her mind, so she continually pleaded her case before this judge. Jesus encourages us to do the same thing. He knows… Read more »

Sep 19

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    sbpstr added a text contribution Say Something
    There have been many and varied studies done on this passage. Some people use this prayer, or its companion in Matthew, as a formulaic prayer to be repeated. Others view this prayer as an outline of several types of prayer, which is a good application though it can lead to unwarranted complexity. The truth is, the disciples wanted and needed to know how to pray. Jesus recognized that the disciples did not need a mantra to mumble mindlessly, nor did they need a complex dissertation on prayer.… Read more »