Realities Of A Real Prayer Life

Mark 14:26-42

Theme: The Servant’s Last Days

Key verse: v.3

72 verses; 1595 words

Grade level: 3.6

1. The Change for Christ. vs.1-9

2. The Condemnation of Christ. vs.10-72

I. The Adoration Of The Lord. V.26

26 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

II. The Assessment Of The Lord. Vs.27-31

Jesus warns:

That he will be deserted by all. Vs.27–28

27 And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep shall be scattered.

28 But after that I am risen, I will go before you into Galilee.

That he will be denied by one. Vs.29–31

29 But Peter said unto him, Although all shall be offended, yet will not I.

30 And Jesus saith unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this day, even in this night, before the cock crow twice, thou shalt deny me thrice.

31 But he spake the more vehemently, If I should die with thee, I will not deny thee in any wise. Likewise also said they all.

III. The Agony Of The Lord. Vs.32-42

His first prayer. Vs.32–38

The struggle. Vs.32–35

32 And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he saith to his disciples, Sit ye here, while I shall pray.

33 And he taketh with him Peter and James and John, and began to be sore amazed, and to be very heavy;

34 And saith unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful unto death: tarry ye here, and watch.

35 And he went forward a little, and fell on the ground, and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.

The submission. V.36

36 And he said, Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt.

The sleepers. Vs.37–38

He awakens them. V.37

37 And he cometh, and findeth them sleeping, and saith unto Peter, Simon, sleepest thou? couldest not thou watch one hour?

He admonishes them. V.38

38 Watch ye and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.

His second prayer. Vs.39–40

39 And again he went away, and prayed, and spake the same words.

40 And when he returned, he found them asleep again, (for their eyes were heavy,) neither wist they what to answer him.

His third prayer. Vs.41–42

41 And he cometh the third time, and saith unto them, Sleep on now, and take your rest: it is enough, the hour is come; behold, the Son of man is betrayed into the hands of sinners.

42 Rise up, let us go; lo, he that betrayeth me is at hand.