“ASK” - Luke 11:5-13 - Jan 11th, 2026 - Pastor Scotty Brown

Jesus continues His teaching on prayer from Luke 11:5-13, calling His disciples to a life of confident, dependent prayer rooted in relationship with a good Father. Pastor Scotty Brown explains how Jesus uses two illustrations - a persistent friend and a loving father - to show that God is not reluctant or irritated by our prayers, but eager to give what is truly good. The call to ask, seek, and knock is an invitation to active faith, surrender, and trust in God's will. The message emphasizes that the greatest gift God delights to give is the Holy Spirit, who empowers believers to pray, obey, and walk victoriously with Christ. Believers are encouraged to cultivate a real prayer life, trust God's answers, and seek the Spirit's work without fear. Key Scripture References Luke 11:5-13 - Ask, seek, knock; the Father gives the Holy Spirit Luke 11:1-4 - The model prayer and dependence on God Psalm 34:15 - The Lord hears the cry of the righteous Matthew 6:7-8 - God knows our needs before we ask James 4:2 - You have not because you ask not Ecclesiastes 5:2 - Let your words be few before God 1 Peter 5:7 - Casting your cares on Him Matthew 6:33 - Seek first the kingdom of God Romans 8:26-27 - The Spirit helps us in weakness 1 Corinthians 12:3 - Confessing Jesus as Lord by the Spirit 1 Corinthians 14:14-15 - Praying with the spirit and understanding Ephesians 6:18 - Praying always in the Spirit Psalm 84:11 - No good thing withheld from those who walk uprightly https://outwestbible.church https://www.facebook.com/outwestbiblechurchif