It was great to be back in the pulpit at WBC yesterday. As was no surprise to anyone, I preached out of Luke's Gospel. My text was Luke 18:1-8 and the title was - "Prayer Conditioned: The Second Coming of Christ."
Hopefully, you will be able to listen/watch the message and view the outline here later today.
To aid in further study/application of the truths presented, here are a few discussion questions:
1. Bro. Matt argued that Luke 18:1-8 was about praying for the 2nd coming of Christ. What are some 'pointers' from Luke 17:22-37 that verify that?
2. According to Luke, in verse 1, what is the purpose of Jesus' parable?
3. Who are the two characters in the parable (verses 2-5)? What are some obvious characteristics of each?
4. What is Jesus obviously communicating to the disciples about God and the way He responds to their prayers?
5. Does Jesus mention all this simply so His children will add another request to their already full prayer list? If not, why not?
6. What indicators are there in the text that (see also Luke 17:22) praying for Jesus' return is to be a state of mind/heart for the believer?
7. If longing for Jesus' return is the 'cry of your heart,' how will that impact your pursuits, your surrounding environment, and your future hope? (Be personal here...evaluate how this will impact your heart and your behavior). What do you think Jesus meant when He said what He said in Luke 17:30-33?
- Are there some things that you long for more than you do Jesus?
- Are there some people you long to be with more than you do Jesus?
- What would upset you the most if Jesus were to come back this afternoon?
8. According to Luke 18:7-8, how can one know whether or not he/she is one of God's elect?
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