Seventh Day Baptist
Christian Education Council
PO BOX 1678
Janesville, WI 53547
—Luke 11:5-8
by: Joan Small.
In this parable, Jesus inquired of His disciples which of them would go to a friend to seek bread for another friend that came for help. Jesus also pointed out the inconvenience of the time of need. The friend that was disturbed out of his sleep might have been thinking that their friend was inconsiderate. He might not have wanted to get up and give the bread. But if the person keeps asking, he will rise and give what his friend has asked for. Jesus was teaching about consistency in asking and expectancy in receiving. How would you respond in the given situation? If you persevere in your asking and expect to receive, you will.