Why was the parable of the importunate widow given?

Answer

And He spoke a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to Pray, and not to faint." Luke 18:
NOTE - The importunate widow got her request because of her persistency. God wants us to seek
Him, and to seek Him. earnestly, when we pray. He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him. Heb.
11: 6.

With whom are the children of God joint heirs?
What did the people say when they saw these things?
Why were the miracles of Christ recorded by the inspired writers?
What awaits those who despise the means of grace?
When had God said this?
When will the resurrection of the just occur?
Why, then, does God permit the chastening rod to fall?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle