Text:  Luke 18:1-17 (page 718)

Sermon in a sentence:  Faith isn't easy.

Three tests that can tell you if you are ready to give your heart to God—

#1  Are you ready to exercise persevering faith?—verses 1-8.

#2  Are you ready to come to Him in humble surrender?—verses 9-14.

#3  Are you ready to respond to Him with child-like trust?—

       verses 15-17.