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.

By what name was the cover of the ark known?
What requirement was made by these teachers from Judea concerning the ceremonial law?
Was the Sabbath designed to be a day for public worship?
What are God's people told to do at this time?
How did Christ Himself say He would come?
What warning has Christ given concerning false views of the manner of His coming?
What comforting promise has God made concerning the sleeping saints?

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