Week two: The Priority of Prayer

Week one: The Problem of Prayer ‘distress or great sorrow’ Matthew 26:36 ‘introduction to the masses’ Luke 3:21 ‘His Transfiguration’ Luke 9:28-29 ‘to specifically call & preach’ Luke 6:12 “It came to pass in those days, that He went out into a mountain to pray AND CONTINUED ALL NIGHT in prayer to God” “This is the only place where it is recorded that the Saviour spent a whole night in prayer. What was about to take place? When He came down from the mountain He gathered His disciples around Him, and preached that great discourse known as the ‘Sermon on the Mount’ – the most wonderful sermon that has ever been preached. Probably no sermon has done so much good, as it was preceded by a night of prayer.”

Week one: The Problem of Prayer ‘distress or great sorrow’ Matthew 26:36 ‘introduction to the masses’ Luke 3:21 ‘His Transfiguration’ Luke 9:28-29 ‘to specifically call & preach’ Luke 6:12 “It came to pass in those days, that He went out into a mountain to pray AND CONTINUED ALL NIGHT in prayer to God” “This is the only place where it is recorded that the Saviour spent a whole night in prayer. What was about to take place? When He came down from the mountain He gathered His disciples around Him, and preached that great discourse known as the ‘Sermon on the Mount’ – the most wonderful sermon that has ever been preached. Probably no sermon has done so much good, as it was preceded by a night of prayer.”

Week one: The Problem of Prayer ‘distress or great sorrow’ Matthew 26:36 ‘introduction to the masses’ Luke 3:21 ‘His Transfiguration’ Luke 9:28-29 ‘to specifically call & preach’ Luke 6:12 “It came to pass in those days, that He went out into a mountain to pray AND CONTINUED ALL NIGHT in prayer to God” “This is the only place where it is recorded that the Saviour spent a whole night in prayer. What was about to take place? When He came down from the mountain He gathered His disciples around Him and preached that great discourse known as the ‘Sermon on the Mount’ – the most wonderful sermon that has ever been preached. Probably no sermon has done so much good, as it was preceded by a night of prayer.”

Week one: The Problem of Prayer ‘the feeding of the 5000’ John 6 ‘compassion to the grieving’ Luke 7 ‘rescuing His disciples’ Matthew 14 “It came to pass in those days, that He went out into a mountain to pray AND CONTINUED ALL NIGHT in prayer to God” “This is the only place where it is recorded that the Saviour spent a whole night in prayer. What was about to take place? When He came down from the mountain He gathered His disciples around Him, and preached that great discourse known as the ‘Sermon on the Mount’ – the most wonderful sermon that has ever been preached. Probably no sermon has done so much good, as it was preceded by a night of prayer.”

Week one: The Problem of Prayer ‘the feeding of the 5000’ John 6 ‘compassion to the grieving’ Luke 7 ‘rescuing His disciples’ Matthew 14 Mark 1:35 (niv) Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, WHERE HE PRAYED."   Luke 5:16 (niv) Jesus OFTEN withdrew to lonely places AND PRAYED. Mark 6:46 (niv) After leaving them, He went up on a mountainside TO PRAY.

Week one: The Problem of Prayer Luke 11:1 (esv) Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples." Mark 1:35 (niv) Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, WHERE HE PRAYED."   Luke 5:16 (niv) Jesus OFTEN withdrew to lonely places AND PRAYED. Mark 6:46 (niv) After leaving them, He went up on a mountainside TO PRAY.

Week one: The Problem of Prayer Luke 11:1 (esv) Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.“ #1. WHAT He Prayed: Mark 1:35 (niv) Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, WHERE HE PRAYED."   Luke 5:16 (niv) Jesus OFTEN withdrew to lonely places AND PRAYED. Mark 6:46 (niv) After leaving them, He went up on a mountainside TO PRAY.

Week one: The Problem of Prayer Luke 11:1 (esv) Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.“ #1. WHAT He Prayed: John 5:19 (nkjv) Then Jesus answered and said to them, "Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner.

Week one: The Problem of Prayer Luke 11:1 (esv) Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.“ #1. WHAT He Prayed: John 5:19 (nkjv) Then Jesus answered and said to them, "Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner. Mathew 26:39 (niv) Going a little farther, He fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.”

Week one: The Problem of Prayer Luke 11:1 (esv) Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.“ #2. WHERE He Prayed: John 5:19 (nkjv) Then Jesus answered and said to them, "Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner. Mathew 26:39 (niv) Going a little farther, He fell with his face to the ground and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me. Yet not as I will, but as you will.”

Week one: The Problem of Prayer Luke 11:1 (esv) Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.“ #2. WHERE He Prayed: John 4:19-20 “Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. [20] Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.”

Week one: The Problem of Prayer Luke 11:1 (esv) Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.“ #2. WHERE He Prayed: John 4:19-20 “Sir,” the woman said, “I can see that you are a prophet. [20] Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain, but you Jews claim that the place where we must worship is in Jerusalem.” Acts 17:24-25 “The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. [25] And he is not served by human hands, as if he needed anything. Rather, he himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.

Week one: The Problem of Prayer Luke 11:1 (esv) Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.“ #2. WHERE He Prayed: ‘a Mountainside’ Matthew 14:23 ‘out in the open’ Matthew 19:13 ‘in a solitary place’ Mark 1:35 ‘alone on a cross’ Luke 23:46 ‘for the individual’ Luke 22:32 ‘[weeping] for a city’ Luke 19:41

Week one: The Problem of Prayer Luke 11:1 (esv) Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.“ #2. WHERE He Prayed: ‘a Mountainside’ Matthew 14:23 ‘out in the open’ Matthew 19:13 ‘in a solitary place’ Mark 1:35 ‘alone on a cross’ Luke 23:46 ‘for the individual’ Luke 22:32 ‘[weeping] for a city’ Luke 19:41 “We read that Christ prayed to His Father for everything. Every great crisis in His life was preceded by prayer” D.L. Moody

Week one: The Problem of Prayer Luke 11:1 (esv) Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.“ #3. WHEN He Prayed: ‘a Mountainside’ Matthew 14:23 ‘out in the open’ Matthew 19:13 ‘in a solitary place’ Mark 1:35 ‘alone on a cross’ Luke 23:46 ‘for the individual’ Luke 22:32 ‘[weeping] for a city’ Luke 19:41 “We read that Christ prayed to His Father for everything. Every great crisis in His life was preceded by prayer” D.L. <oody

Week one: The Problem of Prayer Luke 11:1 (esv) Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.“ #3. WHEN He Prayed: “Abraham was a man of prayer, and the angels came down to converse with him. Jacob’s prayer was answered in that wonderful interview at Peniel, that resulted in having such a mighty blessing, and in softening the heart of his brother Esau; the child Samuel was given in answer to Hannah’s prayer; Elijah’s prayer closed up the heavens for three years and six months, and he prayed again and the heavens gave rain again.” D.L. Moody

Week one: The Problem of Prayer Luke 11:1 (esv) Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.“ #3. WHEN He Prayed: Mark 1:35 (niv) VERY EARLY IN THE MORNING, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where He prayed."   Luke 5:16 (niv) Jesus often WITHDREW TO LONELY places and prayed. Mark 6:46 (niv) AFTER LEAVING THEM, He went up on a mountainside to pray.

Week one: The Problem of Prayer Luke 11:1 (esv) Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.“ #4. HOW He Prayed: Mark 1:35 (niv) VERY EARLY IN THE MORNING, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where He prayed."   Luke 5:16 (niv) Jesus often WITHDREW TO LONELY places and prayed. Mark 6:46 (niv) AFTER LEAVING THEM, He went up on a mountainside to pray.

Week one: The Problem of Prayer Luke 11:1 (esv) Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.“ #4. HOW He Prayed: John 17 Mark 1:35 (niv) VERY EARLY IN THE MORNING, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where He prayed."   Luke 5:16 (niv) Jesus often WITHDREW TO LONELY places and prayed. Mark 6:46 (niv) AFTER LEAVING THEM, He went up on a mountainside to pray.

Week one: The Problem of Prayer Luke 11:1 (esv) Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.“ #4. HOW He Prayed: John 17 intimacy: vs.4-5 & 10 I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do. [5] And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began.   [10] All I have is yours, and all you have is mine. And glory has come to me through them.

Week one: The Problem of Prayer Luke 11:1 (esv) Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.“ #4. HOW He Prayed: John 17 Knowledge: vs.2-3 & 25-26 For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. [3] Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.   [25] “Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have sent me. [26] I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them.”

Week one: The Problem of Prayer Luke 11:1 (esv) Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.“ #4. HOW He Prayed: John 17 Presence: vs.1 & 13 After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed: “Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you.   [13] “I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them. 

Week one: The Problem of Prayer Luke 11:1 (esv) Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.“ #4. HOW He Prayed: John 17 Expression: vs.14-17 I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. [15] My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. [16] They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. [17] Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.

Week one: The Problem of Prayer Luke 11:1 (esv) Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.“ #4. HOW He Prayed: John 17 D.L. Moody: That is the longest prayer on record that Jesus made. You can read it slowly on about four or five minutes. I think we may learn a lesson here. Our Master’s prayers were short when offered in public; when He was alone with God that was a different thing, and He could spend a whole night in communion with His Father…

Week one: The Problem of Prayer Luke 11:1 (esv) Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.“ #WHAT He Prayed #WHERE He Prayed #WHEN He Prayed #HOW He Prayed D.L. Moody: That is the longest prayer on record that Jesus made. You can read it slowly on about four or five minutes. I think we may learn a lesson here. Our Master’s prayers were short when offered in public; when He was alone with God that was a different thing, and He could spend a whole night in communion with His Father…

Week one: The Problem of Prayer Luke 11:1 (esv) Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.“ #WHAT He Prayed #WHERE He Prayed #WHEN He Prayed #HOW He Prayed WHAT we pray revolves around the heart of God and NOT ourselves [James 4:3] for it is when we ask according to His will He hears us [1 John 5:14]; it doesn’t matter WHERE we pray, nor does it matter WHEN for we can enter boldly into the Throne room of grace and find help in time of need [Hebrews 4:16]. It does matter HOW, if our prayers are to be heard and answered; wherein we hear the answer and accept it.

Week one: The Problem of Prayer Luke 11:1 (esv) Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples.“ #WHAT He Prayed #WHERE He Prayed #WHEN He Prayed #HOW He Prayed D.L. Moody The reason we so often fail in moving our fellowmen is that we try to win them [evangelize] without first getting power with God. Jesus was in communion with His Father, and so He could be assured that His prayers were heard.