A BEAUTIFUL PRAYER

LUKE 22:39-46

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Introduction

1. Prayer is a part of our spiritual armor. Eph. 6:18
2. Men ought always to pray and not to faint. Luke 18:1
3. Jesus was constantly praying during his ministry.  At His baptism, choosing his disciples, before facing the cross
4. Jesus’ prayer was a beautiful prayer.

Discussion

I.  His prayer was passionate.

A. Obvious from its description

1. “My soul is exceeding sorrowful” Matt. 26:38
2. He fell on His face praying. Matt. 26:39
3. Great sweat drops of blood. Luke 22:44

B. Elijah prayed earnestly. James 5:17,18

C. “Let him ask in faith, nothing wavering” James 1:6

C. Avenge me of mine adversary.  Luke 18:1-5

B. Lend me three loaves.  Luke 11:5

A. Let this cup pass.

II.  His prayer was specific.

1. Lord bless me!
2. Lord help me!
3. Lord give me!

D. Vague prayers.

1. To live with a difficult spouse. “Leave and cleave”
2. To accept the truth about my spiritual condition

C. Prayer is often about receiving strength to do God’s will not change it.

B. ​His will is expressed in His word. I Cor. 2:9 –13

A. The will of God is superior to His power.

III.  His prayer was subject to the father's will.

a. Wretched miserable poor blind naked. Rev. 3:17
b. Tell thee words whereby thou shall be saved. Acts 11:14

1. Prayers can be asked amiss. James 4:3
2. We must make our prayers beautiful.
3. Let us use prayer as a means of gaining strength to run the Christian race, not have God change the rules.



Written by:   Thaddeus Bruno

 

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