In Theory Lk. 11:1-4 In Practice Lk. 11:5-23 In 2 Ways Our Personal Lives Luke 11:5-13 In Spiritual Warfare Luke 11:14-23

Prayer Really WORKS! Argument by Exaggeration “If it works under these adverse conditions, it will certainly work under better conditions.” God never says, “Leave me alone!” Normative Prayer: “Give us each day the food we need” Luke 11:3 Then, teaching them more about prayer, he used this story: “Suppose you went to a friend’s house at midnight, wanting to borrow three loaves of bread. You say to him, ‘A friend of mine has just arrived for a visit, and I have nothing for him to eat.’ And suppose he calls out from his bedroom, ‘Don’t bother me. The door is locked for the night, and my family and I are all in bed. I can’t help you.’ Luke 11:5-8 But I tell you this—though he won’t do it for friendship’s sake, if you keep knocking long enough, he will get up and give you whatever you need because of your shameless persistence.

“And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened. Luke 11:9-10 “You fathers—if your children ask for a fish, do you give them a snake instead? Or if they ask for an egg, do you give them a scorpion? Of course not! So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.” Luke 11:11-13

“…For everyone who asks, receives. Everyone who seeks, finds. And to everyone who knocks, the door will be opened.” Luke 11:10

“So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.” Luke 11:13 I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, Ephesians 1:18

“And so I tell you, keep on asking, and you will receive what you ask for. Keep on seeking, and you will find. Keep on knocking, and the door will be opened to you. Luke 11:9

The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. James 5:16

Meet the “Lord of the Flies” But He knew their thoughts and said to them, "Any kingdom divided against itself is laid waste; and a house divided against itself falls. If Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand? For you say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul. Luke 11:17-19

Meet the “Lord of the Flies” The Lord of ‘Empires of Death’ And the devil said to Him, "I will give You all this domain and its glory; for it has been handed over to me, and I give it to whomever I wish. Luke 4:6

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Ephesians 6:12

the devil…He was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of the lie. John 8:44

Meet “the Lord of the Flies” He holds people in captivity Through deceit, manipulation, intimidation. Satan, who is the god of this world, has blinded the minds of those who don’t believe. They are unable to see the glorious light of the Good News… 2 Corinthians 4:4 so that no advantage would be taken of us by Satan, for we are not ignorant of his schemes. 2 Corinthians 2:11 …don’t let us yield to temptation.” Luke 11:4 …the accuser of our brothers and sisters has been thrown down… Revelation 12:10 Only in this way could he set free all who have lived their lives as slaves to the fear of dying. Hebrews 2:15

Meet “the Lord of the Flies” He holds people in captivity Freedom means: 1.Overpowering the enemy And the devil said “…for it has been handed over to me…” Luke 4:6

Meet “the Lord of the Flies” He holds people in captivity Freedom means: 1.Overpowering the enemy Through prayer “Deliver us from evil” Matthew 6:13 You do not have because you do not ask. James 4:2

Meet “the Lord of the Flies” He holds people in captivity Freedom means: 1.Overpowering the enemy Through prayer But He gives a greater grace. Therefore it says, "GOD IS OPPOSED TO THE PROUD, BUT GIVES GRACE TO THE HUMBLE." Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. James 4:6-7 "Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat; Luke 22:31

Meet “the Lord of the Flies” He holds people in captivity Freedom means: 1.Overpowering the enemy Through prayer "Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat; Luke 22:31 but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned again, strengthen your brothers." Luke 22:32

Meet “the Lord of the Flies” He holds people in captivity Freedom means: 1.Overpowering the enemy Through prayer Through spiritual alertness …be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints, Ephesians 6:18 pray at all times in the Spirit Ephesians 6:18

Meet “the Lord of the Flies” He holds people in captivity Freedom means: 1.Overpowering the enemy Through prayer Through spiritual alertness Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8

Meet “the Lord of the Flies” He holds people in captivity Freedom means: 1.Overpowering the enemy 2.PLUNDERING! For He rescued us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, Colossians 1:13 Therefore it says, "WHEN HE ASCENDED ON HIGH, HE LED CAPTIVE A HOST OF CAPTIVES, AND HE GAVE GIFTS TO MEN." Ephesians 4:8

Meet “the Lord of the Flies” He holds people in captivity Freedom means: 1.Overpowering the enemy 2.PLUNDERING! We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ, 2 Corinthians 10:5

Now I urge you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to God for me, Romans 15:30 In 2 Ways Our Personal Lives Luke 11:5-13 In Spiritual Warfare Luke 11:14-23