# Persistent Prayer (Luke 18:1-8)

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Published: 2025-07-03T07:12:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Tough Text, Scott Keith and Dan Price explore the parable of the persistent widow from Luke 18. They discuss the deeper meanings behind the parable, emphasizing the importance of persistence in prayer and the nature of God as a just judge compared to the unrighteous judge in the story. The conversation delves into the concepts of justice, righteousness, and the purpose of prayer, highlighting how prayer reinforces our dependency on God. Scott and Dan encourage listeners to approach God with their needs, reminding them that God desires to give them what they ask for, especially in terms of righteousness and justice. Show Notes: Support 1517 Podcast Network Fundraiser! 1517 Podcasts 1517 on Youtube 1517 Podcast Network on Apple Podcasts 1517 Events Schedule 1517 Academy - Free Theological Education What's New from 1517: Sinner Saint by Luke Kjolhaug The Impossible Prize: A Theology of Addiction by Donavan Riley Ditching the Checklist by Mark Mattes Broken Bonds: A Novel of the Reformation, Book 1 of 2 by Amy Mantravadi More from the hosts: Scott Keith Daniel Emery Price

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