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.

Upon what basis has Christ taught us to ask forgiveness?
18. What is said of those who live to see the deliverance from modern Babylon, and the restoration of the true gospel?
Does the New Testament teach the same duty?
How did Christ answer him?
Referring to Peter's coming sore trial, for what did Christ say He had prayed?
What did Christ learn through suffering?
What did Christ tell the rich young man to do?

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