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Podcast: St Peter the Fisherman Talks and Sermons
Episode: Bold Persistence
Description: Drawing from Jesus’ parable of the persistent widow and the unjust judge (Luke 18:1–8), this sermon explores the nature of petitionary prayer—prayer that asks God for something—with three key themes:Petition: Like the widow who brings her case before the judge, we are invited to bring our requests to God. Petitionary prayer is one of many types of prayer, and it reflects our dependence on God for justice, healing, provision, and reconciliation.Persistence: The widow’s relentless return to the judge, despite his indifference, illustrates the kind of bold, persistent prayer Jesus encourages. The sermon likens this to a child pe...