1. The widow and the judge (1-5)

Jesus told a parable to teach his disciples to pray and not give up. The widow in the parable wanted justice. She didn't give up, but came again and again to ask the judge for justice against her adversary. The judge did not fear God or care what people thought, but he couldn't endure the widow's persistent asking, so he granted her request. Like this woman, we should pray and not give up.

2. God and his chosen ones (6-8)

God is not an unjust judge; he loves justice and what is more, he loves his chosen ones. When we cry to him in prayer and keep on praying, he will surely answer. Why, then, don't God's people pray? Jesus says that it is a matter of faith. If we have faith, we will pray. When Jesus comes again he will look for men and women of faith.

Application: Lord, give me faith to pray persistently until you raise up from the young people of this land a nation of priests.
One Word: Pray and don't give up