A Study in (vv.1-8)
We go before a who is
For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, “Abba! Father!” – Romans 8:15 (NASB95)
What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
– Romans 8:31-32 (CWSB)
Widows had no , we have God’s
Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace
(charis: ), so that we may receive mercy and find grace
(charis: ) to help in time of need.
– Hebrews 4:16 (NASB95)
(Jesus) …became strong; He was filled with wisdom, and the grace (charis) of God was on Him. – Luke 2:40 (NIV)
(Jesus) …became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor (charis) of God was upon Him. – Luke 2:40 (ESV)
Prayer Thoughts:
God wants us to when we pray even if the answer is not (v.1)
God wants to see my
(Jesus) If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you want, and it will be done for you. My Father is honored (doxazo: glorified) by this, that you bear much fruit and show that you are my disciples.
– John 15:7-8 (NET)
I have to the of God
(Find a )
The LORD God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone…” – Genesis 2:18 (NIV)
God blessed them; and God said to them, “Be fruitful and multiply, and fill the earth, and subdue it…” – Genesis 1:28 (NASB)
I can have “confidence” because God will say anything in His word and then
I will not violate my covenant or alter what my lips have uttered. – Psalms 89:34 (NIV)
Example: Acts 4:23-30
There is a time between: (so be it) and
…that you do not become sluggish, but imitate those who through faith and patience inherit the promises. – Hebrews 6:12 (NKJV)
In the middle time I
(while I let God work in the and in )
…and having done everything, to stand firm. Stand firm therefore… – Ephesians 6:13-14 (NASB)
I God in advance for the
Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving… – Colossians 4:2 (ASV)
Jesus’ Greatest Concern:
When He comes will still have (v.8)