Asking & Knocking (Luke 11:5-13) — A Sermon by R.C. Sproul

Since God knows our every need before we ask Him, why should we pray? In this sermon, R.C. Sproul continues his expositional series in Luke’s gospel to consider the privilege we have of coming before our Father in prayer.

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[valerieott]

When Dr. SPROUL passed it was a loss to those of us who desires encouragement miss him!

[jessyjonas]

" There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God."
Romans 3:11

Amen Preacher
No such thing as an unbeliever who is seeking after God

[jessyjonas]

You don't begin to seek after God until you are converted
After conversion begins the search
To search after Him with all our heart

[cooljams_jams]

Like a balm to the soul. Thanks for publishing.

[kevinclint]

NEVER EVER GIVE UP ON OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST, ……..WHY ?, ………BECAUSE HE NEVER GAVE UP ON US, ………….AMEN

[jessyjonas]

Amen
Thank you Jesus for this approach to Prayer
Ask seek knock
To open our hearts and pour out to our blessed Savior
Our Jehovah Jireh

[birendrasg]

Amen hallelujah glory to lord jesus christ God bless all of you

[tookie]

Seek- jnana yog
Knock- karma yog
Ask- Bhakti yog

Ignorance of god->knowledge of god
Selfishness-> selfless acts
Lack of faith-> devotion and worship

[stuartjohnson]

"Next, they'll say, "Do you want to go to heaven?" Have you ever had anybody say, "No, I'd rather go to hell." My friend, understand this, everyone wants to go to heaven. They just don't want God to be there when they get there."
~ Paul Washer

[pheelium]

I get that we cannot out of our own goodness or intelligence seek after God. God is the one who allows us to come to him (Jn 6:44). But scripture also says that God wants all men to seek him and repent (Acts 17:26-31). So the unconverted CAN seek God. But God is the one who allows it.
From personal experience, I was a Buddhist who was dissatisfied with life. I finally called out to the unknown God to help me understand my purpose in life. 2 months later a campus minister studied the Bible with me. 1 month later I made Jesus my lord and was baptized. I am now a full-time minister of the gospel.
There are many more Buddhists, Muslims, atheists, out there who are seeking God. God will draw them in, and God will use his disciples to help them believe and be converted into the truth of his Son Jesus Christ.

[redeemedwoman]

Sincere question...if the Holy Spirit is the One who regenerates us for faith and seeking God, then how do we reconcile verse 13, "If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” To me, Jesus is saying that the Father will give His Holy Spirit to those who ask. But how could they ask if they were not yet regenerated? And if they were already regenerated and asked, do they not already have the Holy Spirit? Unless we can ask for MORE of His Spirit???

[yuiopoli]

How is it true that none seek GOD as GOD states, when Jesus states that we are to seek GOD?
How can we seek GOD since GOD made it clear that "none" seek him?

[yuiopoli]

How can he say that Christians are seekers of GOD when GOD says that none seek Him?

[cameronmccreary]

Problem with this modern industrial world is hospitality no longer exists as it did in the Old Testament or even the New Testament.

[yuiopoli]

I don't understand this.

How many times have you asked GOD for something and never received the thing.

[gregorymarkhasenjager]

Although I enjoy the teachings, there are some interpretations that I do not agree with.
If God has given us a free will, then it is up to us to open the door. V13 the Holy Spirit to them that ask Him".
God does not wish that any should perish, but come to repentance.
Confess with your mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord and Saviour.