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We are at War Matthew 26:36-46 Mark 14:32-42 Luke 22:39-46

We are at War Matthew 26:36-46 Mark 14:32-42 Luke 22:39-46. Why is prayer so difficult?. We don’t understand what prayer is We have been disappointed in prayer We have not been taught to pray We don’t know how much we need to pray. Jesus: Alert and prepared . Jesus: Alert and prepared .

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We are at War Matthew 26:36-46 Mark 14:32-42 Luke 22:39-46

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  1. We are at WarMatthew 26:36-46Mark 14:32-42Luke 22:39-46

  2. Why is prayer so difficult? • We don’t understand what prayer is • We have been disappointed in prayer • We have not been taught to pray • We don’t know how much we need to pray

  3. Jesus: Alert and prepared

  4. Jesus: Alert and prepared Matthew 26:39 And He went a little beyond them, and fell on His face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will.”

  5. Jesus: Alert and prepared Matthew 26:42, 44 He went away again a second time and prayed, saying, “My Father, if this cannot pass away unless I drink it, Your will be done.” ...And He left them again, and went away and prayed a third time, saying the same thing once more.

  6. Jesus: Alert and prepared What was His request? Isaiah 51:17 …You who have drunk from the Lord’s hand the cup of His anger; the chalice of reeling you have drained to the dregs.

  7. Jesus: Alert and prepared What was His request? Revelation 16:19 Babylon the great was remembered before God, to give her the cup of the wine of His fierce wrath.

  8. Jesus: Alert and prepared What was His request? Luke 22:44 And being in agony He was praying very fervently; and His sweat became like drops of blood, falling down upon the ground.

  9. Jesus: Alert and prepared What was His request? Hebrews 5:7 In the days of His flesh, He offered up both prayers and supplications with loud crying and tears to the One able to save Him from death, and He was heard because of His piety.

  10. Jesus: Alert and prepared What was His request? Luke 22:43 Now an angel from heaven appeared to Him, strengthening Him.

  11. Jesus: Alert and prepared Why does God say, “No”? • Unconfessed sin Psalm 66:18 If I regard wickedness in my heart, The Lord will not hear....

  12. Jesus: Alert and prepared Why does God say, “No”? • Unconfessed sin 1 Peter 3:7 You husbands...live with your wives in an understanding way...and show her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so that your prayers will not be hindered.

  13. Jesus: Alert and prepared Why does God say, “No”? • Unconfessed sin • Better timing • Increased intimacy • Greater glory

  14. Disciples: unaware and unprepared Disregarded Jesus’ warning • gregoreo = keep alert, vigilant, watchful, stay on your guard • present tense imperative = watch and keep on watching

  15. Disciples: unaware and unprepared Disregarded Jesus’ warning Ignored the enemy’s intentions Overestimated their own resolve

  16. How do we stay alert? Know your enemy Ephesians 6:11Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil.

  17. How do we stay alert? Know your enemy Know yourself Know your weapons • Word of God • People of God • Spirit of God • Attention of God

  18. How do we stay alert? Know your enemy Know yourself Know your weapons Acts 1:14These all with one mind were continually devoting themselves to prayer....

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