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Hermeneutics: Introduction Page 4D. Illustrations of the inductive method:1. Luke 18:1 (NASB): “Now he was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ought to prayand not to lose heart”a. Observations:(1) Jesus desires people always to pray.(2) He used a parable to teach this.(3) Jesus wants people to not “lose heart” in prayer.b. Interpretations:(1) To not lose heart means not to get discouraged.(2) One might be tempted to get discouraged and give up in prayer when answers to prayer donot come as quickly as we would like.(3) This seems to imply perseverance. Keep asking God, even when answers do not come.c. Application:(1) My brother is not a Christian. I need to keep praying with perseverance for his salvation andnot be discouraged because he seems to reject the gospel2. Mark 14:32-34:Observations Interpretations Applications1. Jesus prayed thesame request severaltimes (36, 39, 41)2. Jesus made aspecific request (36)3. Nevertheless, Jesussaid, “Yes, not what Iwill, but what youwill” (36)1. It is not wrong to pray thesame request many times,until you get an answer.2, 3. Jesus was submissive,despite his definite desires.-He was willing to do whatthe Father wanted and toaccept the Father’s answer toprayer-Principle: we need to besubmissive and humble inprayer and be willing to obeyGod’s will.2,3. I need to develop an attitude of greater humble willingnessto be obedient to God’s will, regardless of what he may want.*Implementation plan:a. Pray for a change in attitudec. Meditate on biblical promises that will build my confidencethat God’s will is indeed the best (e.g. Rom. 12:2)b. Begin by obeying God in areas I already know are His will(name a specific one)