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.