because he did not have any to give to his traveling friend, also hospitality was a very big deal back then- he would have been looked down upon if he did not serve his traveling friend
100
What is it teaching?
to pray
100
How should we pray in our everyday lives?
we should pray consistently to God.
100
Who was Jesus speaking to?
the disciples
200
Why does the friend knock on his friends door at midnight?
to ask for food for his traveling friend who just arrived, since he does not have any (food) in his house
200
What was very important in Jewish culture that this parable highlights?
hospitality! :)
200
How should be pray?
genuinely and persistently
200
What type of prayers do we need to 'send' if we want them to be answered?
genuine ones:)
200
What is the reference?
Luke 11:5-8
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What was he asking for? (be specific)
3 loaves of bread
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Why would it not be strange for the friend to not have any bread?
Jewish mothers only baked enough bread for 1 day in the morning
300
What attitude should we obtain while praying?
a honest and genuine attitude :)
300
give 2 examples of things you should pray for
welfare of others, family, church, school, sports, grades...etc.... ( as long as it is genuine! )
300
What do the disciples ask Jesus to teach them?
to pray
400
What reason did the "sleeping friend" give for not wanting to open the door?
He said that he did not want to get up, the door was locked, and he did not want to wake his family
400
Why was it so profound that the friend knocked on the sleeping friends closed door?
The Jewish community was a very open community. The doors were always open and very welcoming. Because of this, when a door was closed it meant that the family wanted privacy
400
free 100 points:)
your welcome
500
Why did the "sleeping friend" eventually get up and give his friend bread?
because the friend was persistent in his knocking/ asking