October 28, 2026
TEXT: Luke 11:1-13

I. God is by nature a giver (vv. 1-4)
A. He gave us the creation of life in the beginning
B. He gave us His Son for redemption from sin (John 3:16)
C. He gives us our needs when we come to Him in prayer
1. When we desire His will to be done
2. When we ask for Him to meet our needs
3. When we repent of our sins to God
4. When we yield to Him and let Him guide us (Proverbs 37:3-7)

II. Jesus gives us an illustration of seeking God for help (vv. 5-8)
A. We need to seek God when we are genuinely in need
B. We need to seek God continually until He answers
C. We need to seek God to receive His supply to our need

III. Jesus teaches that God is a better giving Father than human fathers (vv. 9-13)
A. Jesus teaches us to ask, seek. and knock for our needs to be met
B. Jesus teaches us God will give us good gifts not bad ones
C. Jesus teaches us that God will give us His Spirit more when we ask Him
1. We are indwelt by the Spirit when we are saved (Acts 1:4-5, 12-14; 2:1-4; Ephesians 1:13-14; 4:30)
2. We are filled by the Spirit when we desire to in yielding to Him (Exodus 31:3; 35:31; Acts 2:4; 11:24; Galatians 5:22-25)
3. We are empowered by the Spirit more when we ask for it from God (Proverbs 1:23; Isaiah 44:3-4; Ezekiel 36:27; Romans 15:19; I Corinthians 2:4)