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Could You Not Watch With Me Matt. 26:38-44. 38 Then He said to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch with Me."
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Could You Not Watch With Me Matt. 26:38-44
38 Then He said to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch with Me." 39 He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, "O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will." 40 Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "What! Could you not watch with Me one hour? 41 Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak." 42 Again, a second time, He went away and prayed, saying, "O My Father, if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be done." 43 And He came and found them asleep again, for their eyes were heavy. 44 So He left them, went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words. hand.“ Matt. 26:38-44
God’s Charge to Ezekiel (and us) 17 "Son of man, I have made you a watchman for the house of Israel; therefore hear a word from My mouth, and give them warning from Me: 18 When I say to the wicked, 'You shall surely die,' and you give him no warning, nor speak to warn the wicked from his wicked way, to save his life, that same wicked man shall die in his iniquity; but his blood I will require at your hand. 19 Yet, if you warn the wicked, and he does not turn from his wickedness, nor from his wicked way, he shall die in his iniquity; but you have delivered your soul.“ Eze. 3:17-19
God’s Charge to Ezekiel (and us) THE “SWEET” CHARGE TO EZEKIEL
God’s Charge to Ezekiel (and us) THE “SWEET” CHARGE TO EZEKIEL 1 Moreover He said to me, "Son of man, eat what you find; eat this scroll, and go, speak to the house of Israel." 2 So I opened my mouth, and He caused me to eat that scroll. 3 And He said to me, "Son of man, feed your belly, and fill your stomach with this scroll that I give you." So I ate, and it was in my mouth like honey in sweetness. 4 Then He said to me: "Son of man, go to the house of Israel and speak with My words to them. Eze. 3:1-3
God’s Charge to Ezekiel (and us) THE “SWEET” CHARGE TO EZEKIEL YOU ARE NOT IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC
God’s Charge to Ezekiel (and us) THE “SWEET” CHARGE TO EZEKIEL YOU ARE NOT IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC 5 For you are not sent to a people of unfamiliar speech and of hard language, but to the house of Israel, 6 not to many people of unfamiliar speech and of hard language, whose words you cannot understand. Surely, had I sent you to them, they would have listened to you. Eze. 3:5-6
God’s Charge to Ezekiel (and us) THE “SWEET” CHARGE TO EZEKIEL YOU ARE NOT IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC YOU ARE IN SOUTH FLORIDA
God’s Charge to Ezekiel (and us) THE “SWEET” CHARGE TO EZEKIEL YOU ARE NOT IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC YOU ARE IN SOUTH FLORIDA 7 But the house of Israel will not listen to you, because they will not listen to Me; for all the house of Israel are impudent and hard-hearted. 8 Behold, I have made your face strong against their faces, and your forehead strong against their foreheads. 9 Like adamant stone, harder than flint, I have made your forehead; do not be afraid of them, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they are a rebellious house." For you are not sent to a people of unfamiliar speech and of hard language, but to the house of Israel, Eze. 3:7-9
God’s Charge to Ezekiel (and us) THE “SWEET” CHARGE TO EZEKIEL YOU ARE NOT IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC YOU ARE IN SOUTH FLORIDA YOU HAVE THE MESSAGE, GO TELL IT!
God’s Charge to Ezekiel (and us) THE “SWEET” CHARGE TO EZEKIEL YOU ARE NOT IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC YOU ARE IN SOUTH FLORIDA YOU HAVE THE MESSAGE, GO TELL IT! 10 Moreover He said to me: "Son of man, receive into your heart all My words that I speak to you, and hear with your ears. 11 And go, get to the captives, to the children of your people, and speak to them and tell them, 'Thus says the Lord GOD,' whether they hear, or whether they refuse." 12 Then the Spirit lifted me up, and I heard behind me a great thunderous voice: "Blessed is the glory of the LORD from His place!" 13 I also heard the noise of the wings of the living creatures that touched one another, and the noise of the wheels beside them, and a great thunderous noise. Eze. 3:10-13
God’s Charge to Ezekiel (and us) THE “SWEET” CHARGE TO EZEKIEL YOU ARE NOT IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC YOU ARE IN SOUTH FLORIDA YOU HAVE THE MESSAGE, GO TELL IT! THE RESPONSE TO THE CHARGE
God’s Charge to Ezekiel (and us) THE “SWEET” CHARGE TO EZEKIEL YOU ARE NOT IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC YOU ARE IN SOUTH FLORIDA YOU HAVE THE MESSAGE, GO TELL IT! THE RESPONSE TO THE CHARGE 14 So the Spirit lifted me up and took me away, and I went in bitterness, in the heat of my spirit; but the hand of the LORD was strong upon me. 15 Then I came to the captives at Tel Abib, who dwelt by the River Chebar; and I sat where they sat, and remained there astonished among them seven days. 16 Now it came to pass at the end of seven days that the word of the LORD came to me, saying . . . Eze. 3:14-16
God’s Charge to Ezekiel (and us) Jesus’ Charge to Apostles (and us)
38 Then He said to them, "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch with Me." 39 He went a little farther and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, "O My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as You will." 40 Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "What! Could you not watch with Me one hour? 41 Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak." 42 Again, a second time, He went away and prayed, saying, "O My Father, if this cup cannot pass away from Me unless I drink it, Your will be done." 43 And He came and found them asleep again, for their eyes were heavy. 44 So He left them, went away again, and prayed the third time, saying the same words. hand.“ Matt. 26:38-44
Watch – Who • Satan
Watch – Who • Satan • Self
Watch – Who • Satan • Self • Struggling and weak
Watch – Who • Satan • Self • Struggling and weak • Sinful and lost world
Watch – Why • It is our job (purpose) every one of us
Watch – Why • It is our job (purpose) every one of us • We are “Laborers Together With God”
Watch – Why • It is our job (purpose) every one of us • We are “Laborers Together With God” • World is lost
Watch – Why • It is our job (purpose) every one of us • We are “Laborers Together With God” • World is lost • We are lost
Watch – What • Doors of opportunities
Watch – What • Doors of opportunities • Opportunities to pray
Watch – What • Doors of opportunities • Opportunities to pray • Opportunities to invite
Watch – What • Doors of opportunities • Opportunities to pray • Opportunities to invite • Opportunities to serve
Watch – What • Doors of opportunities • Opportunities to pray • Opportunities to invite • Opportunities to serve • Opportunities to welcome
Watch – What • Doors of opportunities • Opportunities to pray • Opportunities to invite • Opportunities to serve • Opportunities to welcome • Opportunities to lead
Watch – Why Not • Do not know that they should
Watch – Why Not • Do not know that they should • Do not want to
Watch – Why Not • Do not know that they should • Do not want to • Do not take the time (even one hour)
Watch – Why Not • Do not know that they should • Do not want to • Do not take the time (even one hour) • Content to let others do it for them
Watch – Why Not • Do not know that they should • Do not want to • Do not take the time (even one hour) • Content to let others do it for them • The pressures of life
Watch – Why Not • Do not know that they should • Do not want to • Do not take the time (even one hour) • Content to let others do it for them • The pressures of life • Do not see Satan as winning!
Become A Watchman Today • Believe John 3:16
Become A Watchman Today • Believe John 3:16 • Repent Luke 13:3
Become A Watchman Today • Believe John 3:16 • Repent Luke 13:3 • Confess Faith Rom. 10:10
Become A Watchman Today • Believe John 3:16 • Repent Luke 13:3 • Confess Faith Rom. 10:10 • Be Baptized into Him Rom. 6:3-4
Become A Watchman Today • Believe John 3:16 • Repent Luke 13:3 • Confess Faith Rom. 10:10 • Be Baptized into Him Rom. 6:3-4 • Added to His church, His body, His kingdom
Become A Watchman Today • Believe John 3:16 • Repent Luke 13:3 • Confess Faith Rom. 10:10 • Be Baptized into Him Rom. 6:3-4 • Added to His church, His body, His kingdom • Be Faithful Rev. 2:10