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Johnson, Darrell - The Shame-less Father

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The Shame-less Father
by Darrell Johnson
Text: Luke 11:1-13
Topic: Why God answers prayer
Big Idea: God answers our prayers for the honor of his name.
Keywords: God, fatherhood of; Knowing God; Prayer


Introduction:
  • The more I get to know Jesus as Son, the more I discover his passion to reveal his Father.
  • Illustration: Johnson quotes T.W. Manson and George Caird, emphasizing the centrality of the Father to Christ's mission on earth.
  • John 5:19-20
  • The Son's greatest desire is to explain the Father to us.
Jesus teaches that prayer reveals the Father.
  • Luke 11:1-13
  • The disciples wondered what about the Father made Jesus want to pray.
God always honors his name.
  • The parable of the Friend at Midnight is phrased as a question: “Can you imagine this?”
  • The cultures of Jesus' day couldn't imagine Mr. B refusing Mr. A asking for bread. Mr. B was culturally expected to extend hospitality, and Mr. B would have brought shame to his name by refusing.
  • Neither will God bring shame to his name by refusing to answer prayer.
  • Illustration: Johnson briefly cites examples of Moses, David, and Ezekiel calling on God to answer prayer for his name's sake.
God's commitment to his name translates into a commitment to his people.
  • God has joined the honor of his name to your life.
    - 1 Samuel 12:22
    - Illustration: Johnson quotes John Piper saying, “His name is at stake in your destiny.”
  • When you ask for anything, you receive the Holy Spirit. God will give you as much of himself as you need.
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