1. Luke 11:5-13ff

2. Introduction Importunity – overly persistent in demand; troublesome
Ask and give
Seek – diligently search until you find it – sheep, coin, etc.
Knock – to grant something asked for

3. Why it fails House is divided (11:17)
A stronger overpowers taking the spoil (11:21)
Lack of repentance (11:32)

4. Why it fails Spiritual blindness and deafness (11:35)
Neglect of justice and love of God (11:42)
Love the limelight (11:43)

5. Why it fails Require more of others (11:46)
Approve the wrongs of the past (11:47)
Remove the key [example] of knowledge (11:53)

6. How to receive Seek where God reigns (kingdom) (12:31)
13:10-13 – Healed the crippled woman (Sabbath)
Be ready to serve (12:35)
Keep your lamp lit – 12:35

7. How to receive Do what you can (12:43) Follow righteousness (12:51)
13:6-8 – [Till] the soil
Follow righteousness (12:51)
It’s about making peace, not keeping peace