Pastor Stuart McAlpine presents a sermon on the parable of the friend at midnight (or of the Importunate Neighbour) in obedience to Luke 11:5–8 (ESV). A friend eventually agrees to help his neighbor due to his persistent demands rather than because they are friends, despite the late hour and the inconvenience of it.
He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will, Ephesians 1:5 (ESV)
“Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days you shall labor, and do all your work, but the seventh day is a...