Join The Journey S4:250 Luke 11-12
Oct 18, 2025
Join Emma Dotter and longtime pastor Jim Word, a dedicated member of Watermark Community Church, as they explore the profound themes of prayer in Luke 11 and 12. Jim shares his personal faith journey and offers insights into the context of the disciples asking Jesus to teach them to pray. They discuss perseverance, internal righteousness, and spiritual warfare. Jim also emphasizes the importance of praying with intention and how Romans 8:26-27 enriches our understanding of prayer, encouraging listeners to seek spiritual growth.
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A Pastor's Journey Back To The Well
- Jim Word describes trusting Christ from childhood and being shaped by vacation Bible school experiences.
- He recounts painful years, a divorce, and a rebuilding season where God's Word and community restored his identity.
Pray Kingdom-Focused Requests
- Jim explains Luke's Lord's Prayer as a training to pray kingdom-focused requests rather than commanding God.
- He summarizes the prayer as submitting, seeking God's will, addressing sin, pursuing unity, and trusting God's leading.
Luke Frames Jesus Heading Toward Jerusalem
- Luke arranges stories to prepare the disciples for Jerusalem and the church's future challenges.
- Themes include spiritual warfare, internal righteousness, watchfulness, and readiness for division caused by the gospel.
