Asking at Midnight
Speaker: Joel Sutton Series: Unexpected Twist Scripture: Luke 11:5–13
Understanding the Parable: Friend at Midnight. Vv. 5-8
Five Observations:
- The question: “Can you imagine?”
- The answer: “No, it is impossible!”
- Cultural Values: hospitality.
- “anaideian” = avoidance of shame.
- Subject of the story: the man inside.
Parable Truths:
- The parable is about the character of God.
- The Father will always honor his name.
Why Should I ask, seek and knock?
a. Because I will receive.
b. So I can receive more of God.
Take Home Idea We can pray with confidence that God will answer our prayers because His reputation is at stake.
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Aug 21
2022
A Farmer’s Treasure and a Merchant’s Pearl
Speaker: Joel Sutton Scripture: Matthew 13:44–46 Series: Unexpected Twist
Aug 14
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Who Went Home Justified?
Speaker: Jay Pound Scripture: Luke 18:9–14 Series: Unexpected Twist
Aug 7
2022
How to Be Shrewd
Speaker: Joel Sutton Scripture: Luke 16:1–13 Series: Unexpected Twist