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.

What must be crucified and eliminated from our lives if we would be holy?
What kinds of disease and sickness did Jesus cure?
How will such a mother he regarded?
What were sinners desiring pardon instructed to do?
What song of triumph follows the overthrow of Babylon?
What definite period is mentioned under this trumpet?
By what means were the apostles delivered from prison?

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