Category Archives: Importune Prayer

Persistent Prayer (Importune Prayer) Demonstrated In the Parable of the Persistent Widow – Luke 18:1-8

Posted on October 16, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

Luke 18:1-8 Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, 2 saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man. 3 Now there … Continue reading →

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Importunity in Prayer Demonstrated In the Parable of the Importunate Friend – from Luke 11:5-10

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Stephen Nielsen

The simplest definition of importunity is persistent and urgent asking.  Importune prayer then is persistent and urgent; it is prayer that pleads with God and asks Him repeatedly for the things we need.            This kind of praying may seem selfish … Continue reading →

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