The preacher begins by addressing the context of the epistle to the Hebrews, written to Jewish Christians who were becoming discouraged in their faith. He emphasizes the importance of prayer in the Christian life and highlights the difficulties that can arise when attempting to pray. Dr. Lloyd-Jones outlines three main obstacles to prayer: entering into God’s holy presence, dealing with an evil conscience, and overcoming a sense of unworthiness due to sin’s pollution. He argues that these difficulties make prayer one of the most challenging aspects of the Christian life….
