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 ground does God's work for sinners rest?
How does godly sorrow for sin manifest itself?
In what miracle did Christ bring to a climax His works on earth?
What became of the various parts of the image?
Who does Christ say need a physician?
7. Near the close of the three and one-half years drought in Israel, brought about as a judgment did King Ahab bring against Elijah?
What is the condition of one who lacks these graces?

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