Matthew 7:7-12 - Homilies By J.a. Macdonald

Prayer.

From the subject of giving our Lord turns to that of asking. The text instructs us in—

I. THE NATURE OF PRAYER .

1 . It is asking.

2 . It is seeking.

3 . It is knocking.

II. THE ENCOURAGEMENT TO PRAY .

1 . In the promises of God.

2 . In the character of the promises.

III. THE CONDITIONS OF PRAYER .

1 . These are given in the promises.

2 . They are embodied in the golden rule.

3 . Apply this rule.