The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson
Week 3: Chapter 2 — The Miracle on Capitol Hill
Read Chapter 2 of The Circle Maker. Primary Scripture: Luke 18:1–8 (the persistent widow)
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Batterson moves from ancient legend to personal testimony — consider the moments in your own story where God has honored persistent, specific prayer.
Discussion Questions
7 questions1.Batterson shares the story of how National Community Church (NCC) came to own property on Capitol Hill — a process that involved years of prayer, setbacks, and what seemed like closed doors. What strikes you most about the way that story unfolded?
2.The author describes "praying through" a situation — continuing to pray after the initial enthusiasm has faded. What is the difference between "praying through" and simply being stubborn or resistant to God's 'no'?
3.Jesus told the parable of the persistent widow (Luke 18) immediately after teaching about prayer. Why do you think persistence is so central to Jesus' own vision of prayer — not just Batterson's?