2. Week one: The Problem of Prayer
Matthew 26
Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go over there and pray.” [37] And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. [38] Then he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me.” [39] And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if
 it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” [40] And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. And he said to Peter, “So, could you not watch with me one hour? [41] Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” [42] Again, for the second time, he went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done.” [43] And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy…
[vs.36-43]

3. Week one: The Problem of Prayer
Matthew 26
[44] So, leaving them again, he went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same words again. [45] Then he came to the disciples and said to them, “Sleep and take your rest later on. See, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. [46] Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand.”
[vs.43-46]
it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” [40] And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. And he said to Peter, “So, could you not watch with me one hour? [41] Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” [42] Again, for the second time, he went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done.” [43] And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy…
[vs.36-43]

4. Week one:
The Problem of Prayer

5. Week one: The Problem of Prayer
#invitation
Jesus went with them… (v.36) And taking with Him… (v.37) remain here, and watch with me… (v.38)
Matthew 26
it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” [40] And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. And he said to Peter, “So, could you not watch with me one hour? [41] Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” [42] Again, for the second time, he went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done.” [43] And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy…
[vs.36-43]

6. Week one: The Problem of Prayer
#invitation
“Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane…” (v.36)
“And taking with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee (James & John)…” (v.37)
“…remain here, and watch with me…” (v.38)
Matthew 26

7. Week one: The Problem of Prayer
#invitation
“Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane…” (v.36)
“And taking with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee (James & John)…” (v.37)
“…remain here, and watch with me…” (v.38)
Matthew 26
Matthew 11:28
Come to me, all who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
John 7:37
On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink…

8. Week one: The Problem of Prayer
#invitation
“Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane…” (v.36)
“And taking with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee (James & John)…” (v.37)
“…remain here, and watch with me…” (v.38)
Matthew 26
Luke 19:5
And when Jesus came to the place, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, hurry and come down, for I must stay at your house today.”

9. Week one: The Problem of Prayer
#invitation
“Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane…” (v.36)
“And taking with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee (James & John)…” (v.37)
“…remain here, and watch with me…” (v.38)
Matthew 26
Romans 5:1-2a
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. [2] Through Him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice…
John 6:37
All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out…

10. Week one: The Problem of Prayer
#invitation
“Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane…” (v.36)
“And taking with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee (James & John)…” (v.37)
“…remain here, and watch with me…” (v.38)
Matthew 26
Hebrews 4:16
…with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

11. Week one: The Problem of Prayer
#invitation
“Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane…” (v.36)
“And taking with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee (James & John)…” (v.37)
“…remain here, and watch with me…” (v.38)
Matthew 26
James 5:16a-18
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. [17] Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth. [18] Then he prayed again, and heaven gave rain, and the earth bore its fruit.

12. Week one: The Problem of Prayer
#ignorance
“Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane…” (v.36)
“And taking with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee (James & John)…” (v.37)
“…remain here, and watch with me…” (v.38)
Matthew 26
James 5:16a-18
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. [17] Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth. [18] Then he prayed again, and heaven gave rain, and the earth bore its fruit.
#invitation

13. Week one: The Problem of Prayer
#ignorance
And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping… v.40
And again he came and found them sleeping… v.43
“Sleep and take your rest later on…” v.45
Matthew 26
James 5:16a-18
Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working. [17] Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed fervently that it might not rain, and for three years and six months it did not rain on the earth. [18] Then he prayed again, and heaven gave rain, and the earth bore its fruit.
#invitation

14. Week one: The Problem of Prayer
#ignorance
And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping… v.40
And again he came and found them sleeping… v.43
“Sleep and take your rest later on…” v.45
Matthew 26
Ephesians 5:17
“…do not be foolish [ignorant], but understand what the will of the Lord is…”
Hosea 4:6
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from being a priest to me. And since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.
#invitation

15. Week one: The Problem of Prayer
#ignorance
And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping… v.40
And again he came and found them sleeping… v.43
“Sleep and take your rest later on…” v.45
Matthew 26
Ephesians 5:17
“…do not be foolish [ignorant], but understand what the will of the Lord is…”
Hosea 4:6
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from being a priest to me. And since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.
#invitation

16. Week one: The Problem of Prayer
#instruction
And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping… v.40
And again he came and found them sleeping… v.43
“Sleep and take your rest later on…” v.45
Matthew 26
Ephesians 5:17
“…do not be foolish [ignorant], but understand what the will of the Lord is…”
Hosea 4:6
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from being a priest to me. And since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.
#invitation
#ignorance

17. Week one: The Problem of Prayer
#instruction
“Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” v.41
Matthew 26
Ephesians 5:17
“…do not be foolish [ignorant], but understand what the will of the Lord is…” Hosea 4:6
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from being a priest to me. And since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.
#invitation
#ignorance

18. Week one: The Problem of Prayer
#instruction
“Watch and pray…”
1 Corinthians 10:12
Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall…
Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall.
Matthew 26
Ephesians 5:17
“…do not be foolish [ignorant], but understand what the will of the Lord is…” Hosea 4:6
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from being a priest to me. And since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.
#invitation
#ignorance

19. Week one: The Problem of Prayer
#instruction
“Watch”
1 Corinthians 10:12
Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall…
Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall.
Matthew 26
Ephesians 5:17
“…do not be foolish [ignorant], but understand what the will of the Lord is…” Hosea 4:6
My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge; because you have rejected knowledge, I reject you from being a priest to me. And since you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children.
#invitation
#ignorance

20. Week one: The Problem of Prayer
#instruction
“Watch”
1 Corinthians 10:12
Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall…
Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall.
Matthew 26
Revelation 3:16-17
So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth. [17] For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing, not realizing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked.
#invitation
#ignorance

21. Week one: The Problem of Prayer
#instruction
“Watch”
1 Corinthians 10:12
Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall…
Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall.
Matthew 26
Revelation 3:16-17
So, because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of my mouth. [17] For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing, not realizing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked.
John 10:10
“the thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy…”
#invitation
#ignorance

22. Week one: The Problem of Prayer
#instruction
“Watch”
1 Corinthians 10:12
Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall…
Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall.
Matthew 26
1 Peter 5:8
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour
Hebrews 12:2
looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross
#invitation
#ignorance

23. Week one: The Problem of Prayer
#instruction
“Watch”
1 Corinthians 10:12
Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall…
Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall.
Matthew 26
1 Peter 5:8
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour
Hebrews 12:2
looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross
#invitation
#ignorance

24. Week one: The Problem of Prayer
#instruction
“Watch and Pray”
1 Corinthians 10:12
Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall…
Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall.
Matthew 26
1 Peter 5:8
Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour
Hebrews 12:2
looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross
#invitation
#ignorance

25. Week one: The Problem of Prayer
#instruction
“Watch and Pray”
1 Corinthians 10:12
Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall…
Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall.
“Prayer is an unnatural activity. From birth we have been learning the rules of self-reliance and struggle to achieve self-sufficiency. Prayer flies in the face of those deep-seated values. It is an assault on human autonomy and in indictment of independent living. To people in the fast lane, determined to make in on their own, prayer is an embarrassing interruption. Prayer is alien to our proud human nature.”
Bill Hybels
Too Busy Not to Pray
Matthew 26
#invitation
#ignorance

26. Week one: The Problem of Prayer
#instruction
“Watch and Pray”
1 Corinthians 10:12
Therefore let anyone who thinks that he stands take heed lest he fall…
Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction and a haughty spirit before a fall.
“Prayer is an unnatural activity. From birth we have been learning the rules of self-reliance and struggle to achieve self-sufficiency. Prayer flies in the face of those deep-seated values. It is an assault on human autonomy and in indictment of independent living. To people in the fast lane, determined to make in on their own, prayer is an embarrassing interruption. Prayer is alien to our proud human nature.”
Bill Hybels
Too Busy Not to Pray
Matthew 26
#invitation
#ignorance

27. Week one: The Problem of Prayer
#instruction
“Watch and Pray”
John 15:5
“…that without me you can do nothing…”
Titus 3:5
“He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but
Matthew 26
according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit”
Jeremiah 33:3
Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.
#invitation
#ignorance

28. Week one: The Problem of Prayer
#instruction
“Watch and Pray”
John 15:5
“…that without me you can do nothing…”
Titus 3:5
“He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but
Matthew 26
according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit”
Jeremiah 33:3
Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.
#invitation
#ignorance

29. Week one: The Problem of Prayer
#instruction
“Watch and Pray”
John 15:5
“…that without me you can do nothing…”
Titus 3:5
“He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but
Matthew 26
according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit”
Jeremiah 33:3
Call to me and I will answer you, and will tell you great and hidden things that you have not known.
#invitation
#ignorance

30. Week one: The Problem of Prayer
#instruction
“Being aware… that you may not enter into temptation…” AND “Being dependent… [for] The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak...”
Matthew 26
#invitation
#ignorance

31. Week one: The Problem of Prayer
#instruction
“Being aware… that you may not enter into temptation…” AND
“Being dependent… [for] The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak...”
Matthew 26
#invitation
#ignorance

32. Week one: The Problem of Prayer
#instruction
“Being aware… that you may not enter into temptation…” AND
“Being dependent… [for] The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak...”
Matthew 26
#invitation
#ignorance

33. Week one: The Problem of Prayer
#instruction
“Being aware… that you may not enter into temptation…” AND
“Being dependent… [for] The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak...”
Matthew 26
#invitation
#ignorance

34. Week one: The Problem of Prayer
#invitation
Matthew 26
#ignorance
#instruction