Draw the Circle by Mark Batterson
Week 2: Days 1–8 — Pray Through
Read Days 1–8 of Draw the Circle. Key Scriptures: Luke 18:1–8 (the persistent widow); Genesis 32:24–28 (Jacob wrestling with God); Matthew 7:7–8.
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The first section of the 40-day challenge is all about learning to pray through — past discouragement, past silence, past the temptation to quit — and discovering that persistence in prayer is not a lack of trust but an expression of it.
Discussion Questions
8 questions1.Batterson often repeats the phrase 'pray through.' What does he mean by it? How is praying through different from simply repeating the same words over and over?
2.Several of the early devotionals feature true stories submitted by readers of The Circle Maker — stories of prayers answered after months or years of faithful asking. Which story in Days 1–8 resonated with you most, and why?
3.Jesus tells the parable of the persistent widow (Luke 18:1–8) to teach his disciples to 'pray and not give up.' What assumptions about God does persistent prayer require? What assumptions does giving up reveal?