WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?

LUKE 11:1-13

Pastor Rick Jackson


I. IT’S ABOUT THE REASONS [v. 1]


1. The Basis of the Request - they had seen Him pray

2. The Basics of the Request - “teach us to pray” not preach, witness, etc.

3. The Business of the Request - it’s something Masters should teach their disciples


II. IT’S ABOUT THE REQUESTS [v. 2-4] Prayer is asking


1. The Heavenly Requests [v. 2]

2. The Earthly Requests [v. 3]

3. The Spiritual Requests [v. 4]


III. IT’S ABOUT THE RELATIONSHIP [v. 5-13]


1. A Friend may meet needs because of Importunity [v. 5-8]

2. A Persistent Man often Succeeds [v. 9-10]

There is a relationship between trying and doing. The man who says it can’t be done is liable to be pushed out of the way by someone doing it.

3. A Father’s Motivation is Deeper [v. 11-13]