Volume 8 · Chapter 505 · Pp. 41-48

In the Temple, a grace is granted from incessant prayer. The parable of the judge and the widow.

Chapter 505 of Volume 8 recounts Jesus' prayer near a recently built sepulchre, expressing His solitude and trust in the Father's will amidst growing opposition. The narrative then shifts to a scene in the Temple in Jerusalem, where Jesus, accompanied by Marjiam and Isaac, engages in conversation while heading to the Temple. The chapter introduces the parable of the judge and the widow, emphasizing the power of incessant prayer and persistence in seeking divine grace. Additionally, interactions among Jesus' followers and others highlight varying degrees of commitment and friendship with the Master.

Themes: Incessant Prayer, Divine Will, Solitude of Christ, Parable of the Widow, Faith and Persistence, Discipleship