Ask, Seek, Knock
Bold, persistent prayer.
Jesus' invitation to keep praying.
The big idea
God isn't annoyed by your asking — he invites it.
What does “Ask, Seek, Knock” walk through?
Ask and Receive
Matthew 7:7 · KJV
Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you.
In plain English
Ask — you'll be given. Seek — you'll find. Knock — the door opens.
Keep Knocking
Jesus uses present-tense verbs: keep asking, keep seeking. Persistence is welcome.
Come Boldly
Hebrews 4:16 · KJV
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
In plain English
So come boldly to the throne of grace. There's mercy and help waiting for you when you need it.
Come Boldly
You can approach God's throne with confidence — not because you're worthy, but because Jesus is.
Pray
Lord, give me boldness to keep asking and trust to keep waiting. Amen.
Write it down
What have you stopped praying for that you should pick back up?
You finished: Ask, Seek, Knock
Don't stop knocking. The door is his to open.
Which passages does this journey use?
2 passages, drawn from Matthew 7:7, Hebrews 4:16. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 5 minutes for the whole thing, or 5 short sittings.
- Matthew 7:7
- Hebrews 4:16
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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