The Parable of the Judge and the Widow

The Main Things, Plain Things collection – October 16th, 2022 (8 minute read)

This article for " Main Things, Plain Things" is our first bible study offering. My goal is to accurately present the bible in a way that provides real world applications for Christians today. My hope is that you will find the bible study here helpful in a unique way.

The verses for today’s study can be read at this link: Luke 18:1-8 or you can open your bible to the passage. I suggest that you read the verses before continuing this article.

Jesus told many parables during the time He spent with us. This one is a bit unique in that it tells us the main point of the parable right up front in the first line. Jesus wants us to be persistent about talking to God in prayer. Like all of Jesus’ teaching, the main message of this parable is a lesson that comes with serious benefits if we learn and practice it.

Did you know that it is almost impossible to pray and worry at the same time? Try sincere prayer the next time you are worried, and I bet you find that to be true. Even non-religious sourc…