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DIGGING DEEPER

The word boldness is used in the Greek language for the right a citizen
of a country has to speak to give his opinion in a public meeting. The
boldness/confidence has then nothing to do with his emotions, but
the right he possesses by birth. Our boldness to draw near to God in
prayer is a God-given right based upon the forensic act of God’s
justification. Sometimes we do not feel like coming before God,
usually because of our sin and guilt. It is then when we can and must
exercise this right given to us in grace through our Lord, Jesus Christ.

Application

a. What sometimes hinders you to come before the Lord in
prayer?
b. How does it comfort you that you could always come to God
with confidence?

8.7 Perseverance in Prayer

 Read Luke 18:1-8

 What truth does Jesus want to make clear in this
parable?
 Why did the widow not stop asking (v5)?
 What does perseverance in prayer show according to
this parable (v8)?

 Read Acts 1:14 and 12:5.

 Discuss the two instances of persistent prayer in these
passages.
 Do you think you give up too easily when you pray for
something?

 Read Colossians 4:2-6

 In what context is persistent prayer, found in this
passage?
 What does it say about perseverance in prayer for our
sanctification?