Extreme Prayer What It Is and What It Requires “In his name” To do on behalf of someone else. In essence, it is not a matter of my will but his will. Correctly understand to correctly interpret Two examples Matthew
Extreme Prayer The Importance of Prayer Communication Communication is the transmission of information. Everything communicates something. Creation itself began with communication. God’s relationship with man demands communication. Whatever the Bible says about communication with God it does so with an
Luke 17:1-11 Parallel Accounts Matthew 18:5-6 Context • Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem. • In light of the Pharisees’ own view of themselves Jesus addresses what true _____________ is. Luke’s reason for recording • To _________ his disciples
Luke 16:19-31 Parallel Accounts No parallel accounts Context Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem. In this section Jesus has been very critical of the Pharisees and once again uses a parable to convey the idea that they are not
Luke 16:18 Parallel Accounts Mark 10:11-12 and Matthew 5:32 & 19:9 Context Jesus has just finished reinforcing the idea that the law is everlasting, and taking this account alongside of Matthew 5:17, he shows that he did not come to
Luke 16:16-17 Parallel Accounts Matthew 5:18 parallels Luke 16:17 Context Luke uses the journey to Jerusalem to present different teachings of Jesus just as Matthew used the Sermon on the Mount. Luke’s reason for recording The idea may have
Luke 15 Parallel Accounts Matthew 18:10-14 is parallel to 15:1-7 The rest of chapter 15 is unique material to Luke. Context Luke is presenting this material in the context of Jesus traveling to Jerusalem. Jesus is criticized for eating with
Luke 14 Luke’s reason for recording Luke shows Jesus continuing to expose and deal with Pharisaical hypocrisy. Luke repeatedly stresses the universal nature of salvation. Luke shows Jesus stressing the importance of responding quickly to his revelation. Parallel Accounts Verses
Luke 13:22-30 Luke’s reason for recording What Jesus says here is a warning against trying to hold on to false beliefs and ideas. There is only one way to heaven and in order to get there a person must humble
Luke 12:35-53 Parallel Accounts Luke 12:35-40 – Mark 13:32-37 Luke 12:41-48 – Matthew 24:45-51 Luke 12:49-53 – Matthew 10:34-36 Jesus’ teaching here is was most likely something he taught often as it is contained in the record of the other
Luke 12:22-34 Parallel Account Matthew 6:25-34 This was most likely a repeated theme in the teaching of Jesus. Luke’s reason for recording • This passage rides on the coattails of Jesus’ criticism concerning the Pharisees. • A motivating factor for
Luke 11:37-54 Parallel Account Matthew 23:23-36 (kind of) Similar things are spoken but Luke’s passage is most likely an earlier occasion than Matthew. Luke has Jesus speaking in the company of Pharisees and scribes while Matthew has him speaking to
Luke 11:14-36 Parallel Account Matthew 12:22-43 Mark 3:20-30 Each Gospel places this event in a different chronological context. Most likely takes place during Jesus’ ministry in Judea. Luke’s reason for recording To show the final rejection of Jesus by Israel’s
