In
studying the parables of Jesus, we have seen how He used the parabolic method
of teaching on different subjects.
Mostly
on the theme of the kingdom of heaven
But
also in response to questions by His disciples and even His enemies. One
such parable was told in response to a question related to prayer. Jesus had been praying in a certain
place - Lk 11:1 . When He ceased praying, one of His
disciples asked: "Lord, teach us
to pray, as John also taught his disciples".
In
answering that request, Jesus did three things; 1) He
first told them "how" and "what" to pray for. 2) He then told a parable to stress a crucial element in "how" to pray. 3) He
followed up by elaborating on what the parable was designed to illustrate.
The parable is known as "The Friend At Midnight" it is recorded in Lk 11:5-8. In it we find Jesus illustrating the importance of "persistence in prayer".
The parable is known as "The Friend At Midnight" it is recorded in Lk 11:5-8. In it we find Jesus illustrating the importance of "persistence in prayer".
