1. Spreading the Word Matthew 26 So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and helped them to understand the reading. (Nehemiah 8:8)

2. For this reason I will not be negligent to remind you always of these things, though you know and are established in the present truth. Yes, I think it is right, as long as I am in this tent, to stir you up by reminding you 2Peter 1:12-13

3. Tue Matthew 26- Wednesday April 9, 32 AD v.1-5v.1-5 Jesus freely & prophetically went to Cross v.6-13v.6-13 Mary’s Extravagant Worship

4. For it might have been sold for more than three hundred denarii and given to the poor.” And they criticized her sharply. Mark 14:5

5. Sat Tue Matthew 26- Wednesday April 9, 32 AD v.1-5v.1-5 Jesus freely & prophetically went to Cross v.6-13v.6-13 Mary’s Extravagant Worship v.14-16v.14-16 Judas arranges to betray Jesus

6. Judas’ Betrayal Give me…stole Give me…stole Horrible selfishness Horrible selfishness Mary’s Worship Gave...extravagantly Gave...extravagantly Radical godliness Radical godliness

7. Sat Tue Matthew 26- Wednesday April 9, 32 AD v.1-5v.1-5 Jesus freely & prophetically went to Cross v.6-13v.6-13 Mary’s Extravagant Worship v.14-16v.14-16 Judas arranges to betray Jesus v.17-19v.17-19 Passover Prepared v.20-26v.20-26 Betrayal predicted...humble disciples

8. Now after the piece of bread, Satan entered him. Then Jesus said to him, “What you do, do quickly.” John 13:27-30

9. But no one at the table knew for what reason He said this to him. For some thought, because Judas had the money box, that Jesus had said to him, “Buy those things we need for the feast,” or that he should give something to the poor. John 13:27-30

10. Having received the piece of bread, he then went out immediately. And it was night. John 13:27-30

11. Sat Tue Matthew 26- Wednesday April 9, 32 AD v.1-5v.1-5 Jesus freely & prophetically went to Cross v.6-13v.6-13 Mary’s Extravagant Worship v.14-16v.14-16 Judas arranges to betray Jesus v.17-19v.17-19 Passover Prepared v.20-26v.20-26 Betrayal predicted...humble disciples v.27-30v.27-30 Passover/Communion Celebrated v.31-35v.31-35 Scattering predicted...prideful disciples v.36-45v.36-45 Gethsemane - Jesus prays....

12. 12 Disciples 12 Disciples 1 Phony follower 1 Phony follower 8 Real but Distant Followers 8 Real but Distant Followers 3 Close followers -Peter, James John 3 Close followers -Peter, James John

13. Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves; and He was transfigured before them. Matthew 17:1-2

14. And behold, one of the rulers of the synagogue came, Jairus by name. And when he saw Him, he fell at His feet and begged Him earnestly, saying, “My little daughter lies at the point of death. Come and lay Your hands on her, that she may be healed, and she will live.” Mark 5:22-23

15. And He permitted no one to follow Him except Peter, James, and John the brother of James. Mark 5:37

16. Now as He sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter, James, John, and Andrew asked Him privately, “Tell us, when will these things be? And what will be the sign when all these things will be fulfilled?” Mark 13:3-4

17. 12 Disciples 1 Phony follower 8 Real but Distant Followers 3 Close followers -Peter, James John Greater Experience of Jesus glory Greater Experience of Jesus glory Greater Works with Jesus Greater Works with Jesus Greater Understand of end times Greater Understand of end times Greater Prayer with Jesus Greater Prayer with Jesus +1 +1 8.3 % 8.3 % 66.7% 66.7% 25.0% 25.0% In a Church of 120 people In a Church of 120 people 10 Phony followers 10 Phony followers 80 Real but Distant Followers 80 Real but Distant Followers 30 Close Followers 30 Close Followers Jim’s Prayer Request J i m ’ s P r a y e r R e q u e s t That our Prayer Meeting would That our Prayer Meeting would 25% of our church 25% of our church

18. Then Jesus...said to the disciples... Stay here and watch [pray] with Me… Could you not watch with Me one hour? (Matthew 26:36-40) COME PRAY WITH US FOR ONE HOUR! SUNDAY NIGHTS AT 6:30

19. 12 Disciples 1 Phony follower 8 Real but Distant Followers 3 Close followers -Peter, James John Greater Experience of Jesus glory Greater Works with Jesus Greater Understand of end times Greater Prayer with Jesus +1 8.3 % 66.7% 25.0% In a Church of 120 people 10 Phony followers 80 Real but Distant Followers 30 Close Followers Jim’s Prayer Request Jim’s Prayer Request That our Prayer Meeting would 25% of our church

20. Sat Tue Matthew 26- Wednesday April 9, 32 AD v.1-5v.1-5 Jesus freely & prophetically went to Cross v.6-13v.6-13 Mary’s Extravagant Worship v.14-16v.14-16 Judas arranges to betray Jesus v.17-19v.17-19 Passover Prepared v.20-26v.20-26 Betrayal predicted...humble disciples v.27-30v.27-30 Passover/Communion Celebrated v.31-35v.31-35 Scattering predicted...prideful disciples v.36-45v.36-45 Gethsemane - Jesus prays.... v.46-56v.46-56 Jesus Betrayed -Peter tried to defend v.57-68v.57-68 Jesus rejected/condemned by the Jews v.69-75v.69-75 Peter’s Denial

21. Sat Tue Matthew 26- Wednesday April 9, 32 AD v.1-5v.1-5 Jesus freely & prophetically went to Cross v.6-13v.6-13 Mary’s Extravagant Worship v.14-16v.14-16 Judas arranges to betray Jesus v.17-19v.17-19 Passover Prepared v.20-26v.20-26 Betrayal predicted...humble disciples v.27-30v.27-30 Passover/Communion Celebrated v.31-35v.31-35 Scattering predicted...prideful disciples v.36-45v.36-45 Gethsemane - Jesus prays.... v.46-56v.46-56 Jesus Betrayed -Peter tried to defend v.57-68v.57-68 Jesus rejected/condemned by the Jews v.69-75v.69-75 Peter’s Denial

22. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2Corinthians 12:10

23. Sat Tue Matthew 26- Wednesday April 9, 32 AD v.1-5v.1-5 Jesus freely & prophetically went to Cross v.6-13v.6-13 Mary’s Extravagant Worship v.14-16v.14-16 Judas arranges to betray Jesus v.17-19v.17-19 Passover Prepared v.20-26v.20-26 Betrayal predicted...humble disciples v.27-30v.27-30 Passover/Communion Celebrated v.31-35v.31-35 Scattering predicted...prideful disciples v.36-45v.36-45 Gethsemane - Jesus prays.... v.46-56v.46-56 Jesus Betrayed -Peter tried to defend v.57-68v.57-68 Jesus rejected/condemned by the Jews v.69-75v.69-75 Peter’s Denial

24. Sat Tue Matthew 26- Wednesday April 9, 32 AD v.1-5v.1-5 Jesus freely & prophetically went to Cross v.6-13v.6-13 Mary’s Extravagant Worship v.14-16v.14-16 Judas arranges to betray Jesus v.17-19v.17-19 Passover Prepared v.20-26v.20-26 Betrayal predicted...humble disciples v.27-30v.27-30 Passover/Communion Celebrated v.31-35v.31-35 Scattering predicted...prideful disciples v.36-45v.36-45 Gethsemane - Jesus prays.... v.46-56v.46-56 Jesus Betrayed -Peter tried to defend v.57-68v.57-68 Jesus rejected/condemned by the Jews v.69-75v.69-75 Peter’s Denial