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Watch and Pray Matthew 26:36-46. Jesus in the Garden His Place His Prayer His Pursuit. Watch and Pray Matthew 26:36-46. His Place 36-38 Disciples at the gate The three in the garden A stones throw away - Luke 22:41 Gethsemane. Watch and Pray Matthew 26:36-46. His Prayer
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Watch and PrayMatthew 26:36-46 Jesus in the Garden His Place His Prayer His Pursuit
Watch and PrayMatthew 26:36-46 • His Place 36-38 • Disciples at the gate • The three in the garden • A stones throw away - Luke 22:41 • Gethsemane
Watch and PrayMatthew 26:36-46 • His Prayer • True prayer is directed to the Father • Father – blasphemous • Daddy – Mark 14:36 • Effective prayer is… • According to God’s will • Puts God first • What is in Scripture - Vs 54
Watch and PrayMatthew 26:36-46 • We must be persistent in prayer • Jesus prays three times • Paul does the same 2 Cor. 12:7-9 • Does not change God’s mind but … • Orients our mind to His! The cup taken…..
Watch and PrayMatthew 26:36-46 • We should pray in Faith! Why? • God hears • God answers • We are commanded • Prayer matters • Jesus prayed Hebrews 5:7 and 4:14-16
Watch and PrayMatthew 26:36-46 • His Pursuit • Jesus knew what was about to happen • He willingly pursued the Father’s will • He immediately pursued the Father’s will
Watch and PrayMatthew 26:36-46 How does this relate to me? • Does my prayer life measure up to His? • Do I understand the importance of prayer? • Am I watching or falling asleep? • In which areas of my life am I sleeping? • What does God want me to pursue? • Am I pursuing that with all I have?