Luke 11

Luke 11 is the eleventh chapter of the Gospel of Luke in the New Testament of the Christian Bible. It continues the narrative of Jesus' ministry, focusing primarily on his teachings and interactions with his disciples and other people. Key themes and events covered in Luke 11 include instruction on prayer, particularly the Lord's Prayer, teachings about persistent asking, parables about casting out demons, warnings against hypocrisy and the dangers of neglecting spiritual truth, and confrontations with Pharisees and lawyers regarding their interpretations of the Law.

The chapter opens with Jesus' disciples asking him to teach them to pray, leading him to deliver what is commonly known as the Lord's Prayer (or the "Our Father"). Following this, Jesus teaches about the importance of persistence and faith in prayer through a parable about a man asking his friend for bread late at night.

The chapter also addresses the issue of spiritual discernment and the source of Jesus' power to cast out demons. Jesus asserts that he casts out demons by the finger of God, indicating the power of the Holy Spirit. He warns against attributing his power to demonic forces and discusses the concept of a house divided against itself.

Furthermore, Luke 11 features strong rebukes against the Pharisees and lawyers, highlighting their hypocrisy, obsession with outward appearances, and neglect of justice, love, and the true spirit of the Law. Jesus accuses them of being blind guides, imposing heavy burdens on others while neglecting their own spiritual development. The chapter concludes with Jesus facing increased hostility from the religious leaders as they seek to trap him with difficult questions.