The Examples For Disciples

Luke 22:39-46

Theme: The Last Supper; Jesus arrested

Key verse: v.8

71 verses; 1,396 words

Grade level: 3.2

Outline:

I. Events Taking Place at Passover. Vs.1-38

II. Events Taking Place on the Mt of Olives. Vs.39-53

III. Events Taking Place in a Courtyard. Vs.54-71

Here are the EXAMPLES for disciples:

I. The Path Of A Disciple. v.39

39 And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.

II. The Prayer Of A Disciple. v.40

40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.

A command, not a suggestion!

III. The Privacy Of A Disciple. vs.41-42

41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,

42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.

IV. The Provision Of A Disciple. v.43

43 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.

V. The Pain Of A Disciple. v.44

His sweat. v.44

44 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

His sorrow. v.45

45 And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,

His statement. v.46

46 And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.

1 Corinthians 10:13

There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

Conclusion:

Are you a disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ?