1. The Virtue of Perseverance

2. Matthew 7:7-11 Why do some people... Succeed in having their prayers answered? Have a greater understanding of the Bible? Reach more souls for Christ?

3. What is it? Skill Genius Luck

4. Calvin Coolidge "Press on! Nothing in the world can take the place of perseverance. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts."

5. Sermon on the Mount Perseverance in Prayer Motivation to Persevere

6. The Principle of Perseverance Matthew 7:7-8 Continuous Action The Levels of Progression

7. Perseverance is Relevant Prayer Matthew 7:11 Luke 11:5-8 Luke 18:1-8 Bible Study Psalm 1:1-3 Psalm 119:97-104

8. Perseverance is Relevant Evangelism John 15:1-8 Luke 19-11-27

9. Motive for Perseverance God Delights in Giving Good Things to His Children. A Fatherly Attribute Matthew 6:31-32 Matthew 7:11

10. Perseverance and Prayer John 15:7 Condition: Abiding 1 John 5:14-15 Condition: The Will of God James 4:3 Condition: Motive for Asking

11. Conclusion God honors the Persistent Prayers of His Children. Our Motives are Critical for Prayers to be Answered. God Honors the Persistency of His Children.