"Soli Deo Gloria" Prayers; Luke 11:9-13

Delivered during the Sunday morning worship service, 7/16/2023. Jesus wraps up this illuminating discussion of prayer with a command, a promise, an illustration, and a summarizing premise. Together with the model prayer and the poignant parable of the unexpected guest, they teach disciples in all ages how to pray as Jesus prayed. Although these are some of the most revealing words concerning prayer in the Gospels, they are also some of the most mis-understood, mis-interpreted and mis-used words in Scripture. We will carefully make our way through the various aspects of Jesus' teaching, and attempt to answer the question: "What is the main purpose of prayer?" Is it to get what we want? Or is it ultimately for the glory of God and the furtherance of His Kingdom? I don't think you will be surprised with the answer, as we learn to "ask, seek and knock" with "Soli Deo Gloria" prayers!