Luke 18:8

God's Faithfulness, God's Will, Justice, Prayer

Commentary on Luke 18:1-8

David J Lose | Working Preacher

David Lose’s commentary on Luke 18:18 explores three views on the parable that include God as a good judge, God as just and will give justice eventually, and the widow as a vulnerable pursuer of justice.

Luke, Parables, Justice, Widow

The Beginning of Justice

David Lose | In the Meantime

David Lose offers a sermon starter on the parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18:1-8. God is listening and will answer our persistent cries even when we are the most marginalized in the society.

Justice, Petition, Widow

Who Is Your Widow?

David Lose | In the Meantime

David Lose shares a sermon starter on the parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18:1-8. He encourages a deeper empathy as we all crave the justice of God.

Empathy, Judge, Justice, Widow

Praying with Determination

Eric Fistler | Pulpitfiction

This resource contains podcasts and notes giving commentary on Luke 18:1-8, Jeremiah 31:27-34, Psalm 19, and 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5. The hosts discuss themes of justice, faith, longing, and the nature of Scripture.

Psalm 19; Jeremiah 31:27-34 Luke 18:1-8

Faith, Justice, Longing, Scripture

Wrestling With Sins of Commision and Sins of Omission

Bill Wessner | ConfessionRCL

Assurance of Pardon, Prayer of Confession

Drawing attention to our inconsistent prayers for help amidst disobedience, this confession by Bill Wessner on Luke 18:1-8 asks God to forgive us for our sins of omission and miscarriages of justice.

Sin, Confession, Justice, Omission

The Beginning of Justice

David J Lose | In the Meantime

David Lose examines Luke 18:1-8, the Parable of the Unjust Judge, and wonders if it offers a helpful, minimalist definition of justice.

Parables, Justice, Parable, Prayer

Don't Let Go

Ruth Pattison | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

In this sermon on Genesis 32:22-31 and Luke 18:1-8, Ruth Pattison turns the story around and asks, what if "God is Jacob and the beggarly widow, who won't let go" and we are the judge?

Genesis 32:22-31; Luke 18:1-8

Justice, Listening To God, Prayer, Wrestling

The One Who Etches Grace

Thom M Shuman | Lectionary Liturgies

Assurance of Pardon and 7 more types

Thom Shuman offers a call to worship, prayer, call to confession, prayer of confession, assurance of pardon, offering prayer, communion liturgy, and benediction based on Jeremiah 31:27-34; Psalm 119:97-104; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; and Luke 18:1-8.

Psalm 119:97-104; Jeremiah 31:27-34 Luke 18:1-8

Discipleship, God's Holiness, Justice, Kingdom Of God

Justice, Lament, and Flourishing

Scott Hoezee | Groundwork

Article about Scripture

Recognizing and acknowledging injustice is the first step in toward making justice a reality. But then what? This radio episode looks to scripture to answer this question.

Exodus 20:8-11; Luke 18:1-8

Justice, Injustice, Lamentations, Of Prayer

Do Not Lose Heart

Mark Harris | The Christian Century

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Does God take sides? Mark Harris reflects on Luke 18:1-8, arguing that God vindicates those who are God’s own. God commits to taking our side and being by our side.

Justice, Incarnation, Vengeance, Heart

Asking the Unjust to be Just

Matthew L Skinner | Working Preacher

In this podcast, Matt Skinner, Rolf Jacobson, Karoline Lewis, and Joy Moore discuss Genesis 32:22-31; Psalm 121; Jeremiah 31:27-34; Luke 18:1-8; and 2 Timothy 3:14, highlighting themes of justice. (Length: 30:44)

Genesis 32:22-31; Psalm 121 Jeremiah 31:27-34

Commentary, Justice, Pentecost, Sermon

Search Results for "Luke 18:8" on Hymnary.org

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Laity Sunday: Faith Formation

Discipleship Ministries

Discussion Questions, Closing Prayer

This Bible study on Luke 18:1-8 is designed for use with laity Sunday. Provides clickable links to additional resources, including planning and preaching notes, order of worship, hymn suggestions, and graphics.

Ministry, Calling, Laity, Justice

Law and Justice

Margaret Leidheiser-Stoddard | Sermons That Work

Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Discussion Questions

This Bible study on Jeremiah 31:27-34, Psalm 119:97-104, 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5, and Luke 18:1-8 focuses on several themes including: the new covenant written on our hearts, the beauty of God's law, persistence in faith, and justice.

Psalm 119:97-104; Jeremiah 31:27-34 Luke 18:1-8

Covenant, Law, Gospel, Perseverance

Meeting with God

John van de Laar | Sacredise

Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 1 more types

Sermon notes and commentary by John van de Laar on various passages about prayer. Prayer transforms not only the one praying, but the world in which that person lives and acts out prayer each day.

Genesis 32:22-31; Psalms 119, 121 Luke 18:1-8

Prayer, Justice, Prayerfulness

Parable of the Persistent Widow

Debie Thomas | The Christian Century

Sermon Preparation or Illustration, Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Are we really expected to pester God in prayer the way the widow pesters the judge? Does God really answer our prayers just to get us to shut up?

Parables, Faith, Faithfulness, Justice

Whose Persistence?

Robert Dunham | Day1

Scripture Meditation or Sermon

Robert Dunham takes a fresh look at the parable of the persistent widow (Luke 18:1-8) and asks us to consider prayer as a call to act justly on behalf of those who are seeking life and...

Parables, Prayer, Justice, Lectionary

Just Justice

Karoline M Lewis | Working Preacher

Reflecting on Luke 18:1-8, Karoline Lewis shares that justice means fearing God and having respect for others. If these two were operative in our understandings of justice, justice might indeed look different.

Fear Of God, Justice, Kingdom Of God, Power

The Persistent Church and the Long-suffering Lord

Kent Burreson | Concordia Theology

Kent Burreson's sermon starter on Luke 18:1-8 says that Jesus' last question is addressed to the church: "when the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on earth?"

Prayer, Perseverance, Faith, Justice

Justice

David J Lose | Working Preacher

This article by David Lose based on Luke 18:1-8 gives suggestions for approaching conflict as a pastor, ...

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