The 9th Hour
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Introduction
Introduction
Background
Background
In Jewish tradition, the day starts at sunset; biblical hours divide daylight into 12 parts, so the 9th hour is roughly 3 PM, a significant time for prayer (Mincha) and miracles
In Jewish tradition, the day starts at sunset; biblical hours divide daylight into 12 parts, so the 9th hour is roughly 3 PM, a significant time for prayer (Mincha) and miracles
The 12th hour marks sunset, signaling the end of the day and beginning of the new one (evening watch)
The 12th hour marks sunset, signaling the end of the day and beginning of the new one (evening watch)
These hours aren't fixed clock times but relative to sunrise/sunset, marking key prayer times and temple events.
These hours aren't fixed clock times but relative to sunrise/sunset, marking key prayer times and temple events.
1st Hour: Sunrise, 3rd Hour 9 am, 6th Hour: Noon, 9th Hour: 3 pm, 12th Hour: Sunset
1st Hour: Sunrise, 3rd Hour 9 am, 6th Hour: Noon, 9th Hour: 3 pm, 12th Hour: Sunset
Significant Biblical Events that happened in the 9th hour
Significant Biblical Events that happened in the 9th hour
The evening sacrifice of a lamb without blemish along with grain and wine for atonement of daily sins
The evening sacrifice of a lamb without blemish along with grain and wine for atonement of daily sins
Old Testament prophets, such as Elijah on Mount Carmel and Daniel in Babylon, offered significant prayers that were answered by God.
Old Testament prophets, such as Elijah on Mount Carmel and Daniel in Babylon, offered significant prayers that were answered by God.
The Death of Jesus Christ: According to the Gospels, Jesus died on the cross at the ninth hour, after a period of supernatural darkness covered the land from the sixth hour (noon)
The Death of Jesus Christ: According to the Gospels, Jesus died on the cross at the ninth hour, after a period of supernatural darkness covered the land from the sixth hour (noon)
The Healing of the Lame Man: The apostles Peter and John went to the temple at the ninth hour, the hour of prayer, where Peter miraculously healed a man who had been lame from birth. This was the first apostolic miracle after Pentecost.
The Healing of the Lame Man: The apostles Peter and John went to the temple at the ninth hour, the hour of prayer, where Peter miraculously healed a man who had been lame from birth. This was the first apostolic miracle after Pentecost.
Cornelius' Vision: A Roman centurion named Cornelius, a devout man, had a vision of an angel of God at the ninth hour, which led to the pivotal event of the Gospel being opened to the Gentiles.
Cornelius' Vision: A Roman centurion named Cornelius, a devout man, had a vision of an angel of God at the ninth hour, which led to the pivotal event of the Gospel being opened to the Gentiles.
Romans 13:11–14
Romans 13:11–14
Time is
Time is
Winding Up
Winding Up
The Clock is Ticking
The Clock is Ticking
The Countdown has begun
The Countdown has begun
The Time is Now
The Time is Now
1 Peter 4:7
1 Peter 4:7
1 John 2:18–22
1 John 2:18–22
1 Chronicles 12:32
1 Chronicles 12:32
Conclusion
Conclusion
The 9th Inning
The 9th Inning
4 Things needed to secure victory when the game is on the line.
4 Things needed to secure victory when the game is on the line.
1. Step Up
1. Step Up
Isaiah 6:8
Isaiah 6:8
Make up in your mind that "It's On Me"
Make up in your mind that "It's On Me"
2. Get in your Stance
2. Get in your Stance
Matthew 24:44
Matthew 24:44
This haphazard approach to life has to die. Stay ready so you don't have to get ready
This haphazard approach to life has to die. Stay ready so you don't have to get ready
3. Swing
3. Swing
Seek God
Seek God
Worship Often
Worship Often
Intercede Always
Intercede Always
Give Sacrificially
Give Sacrificially
4. Step Out
4. Step Out
1 Corinthians 9:24
1 Corinthians 9:24
Confession
Confession
Father God, in this season, help us to understand the times. We rebuke spiritual apathy in our lives. Instead, help us to stay alert, stay ready, and stay poised for victory all the day long.
Father God, in this season, help us to understand the times. We rebuke spiritual apathy in our lives. Instead, help us to stay alert, stay ready, and stay poised for victory all the day long.
