The Real Jesus (IV)Jesus the Pray-er

The Real Jesus (IV)Jesus the Pray-er

Prayer as a Reflection of the Real Jesus

Lk 11.1

“It happened that while Jesus was praying in a certain place, after He had finished, one of his disciples said to Him, ‘Lord, teach us to pray just as John also taught his disciples,.’”

A Reflection of His Relationship with the Father

• Habitually sought to be alone with the Father

Luke 4:42“When day came, Jesus left and went to a secluded place; and the crowds were searching for Him, and came to Him and tried to keep Him from going away from them.”

A Reflection of His Relationship with the Father

• Habitually sought to be alone with the Father

Luke 5:16“But Jesus Himself would often slip away to the wilderness and pray.”

A Reflection of His Relationship with the Father

• Habitually sought to be alone with the Father

Luke 6:12“It was at this time that He went off to the mountain to pray, and He spent the whole night in prayer to God.”

A Reflection of His Relationship with the Father

• Habitually sought to be alone with the Father

Luke 9:18“And it happened that while He was praying alone, the disciples were with Him, and He questioned them, saying, ‘Who do the people say that I am?’”

A Reflection of His Relationship with the Father

• Habitually sought to be alone with the Father

Mark 1:35“In the early morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went away to a secluded place, and was praying there.”

A Reflection of His Relationship with the Father

• Habitually sought to be alone with the Father

Mt 14:23“ After He had sent the crowds away, He went up on the mountain by Himself to pray; and when it was evening, He was there alone.”

A Reflection of His Relationship with the Father

• He knew the Father and the Father knew him

Mt 11:27“All things have been handed over to Me by My Father; and no one knows the Son except the Father; nor does anyone know the Father except the Son, and anyone to whom the Son wills to reveal Him.”

A Reflection of His Relationship with the Father

• As seen in how Jesus addressed God in prayer:– Always as “Father”

A Reflection of His Relationship with the Father

• As seen in how Jesus addressed God in prayer:– Always as “Father” or “Abba”

Mark 14:36“And He was saying, ‘Abba! Father! All things are possible for You; remove this cup from Me; yet not what I will, but what You will.’”

A Reflection of His Relationship with the Father

Rom 8:15“For you have not received a spirit of slavery leading to fear again, but you have received a spirit of adoption as sons by which we cry out, ‘Abba! Father!’”

A Reflection of His Relationship with the Father

Gal 4:6“Because you are sons, God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying, ‘Abba! Father!’”

A Reflection of His Relationship with the Father

Heb 4:16“Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.”

A Reflection of his Dependence on the Father

• Prayed at pivotal moments:– At beginning of his ministry:

Luke 3:21“Now when all the people were baptized, Jesus was also baptized, and while He was praying, heaven was opened”

A Reflection of his Dependence on the Father

• Prayed at pivotal moments:– Before making crucial decisions:

Luke 6:12-13“It was at this time that He went off to the mountain to pray, and He spent the whole night in prayer to God. And when day came, He called His disciples to Him and chose twelve of them, whom He also named as apostles”

A Reflection of his Dependence on the Father

• Prayed at pivotal moments:– Before asking disciples the crucial

question:

Luke 9:18And it happened that while He was praying alone, the disciples were with Him, and He questioned them, saying, ‘Who do the people say that I am?’”

A Reflection of his Dependence on the Father

• Prayed at pivotal moments:– Before the transfiguration:

Luke 9:29“And while He was praying, the appearance of His face became different, and His clothing became white and gleaming.”

A Reflection of his Joy in the Holy Spirit

Luke 10:21“At that very time He rejoiced greatly in the Holy Spirit, and said, ‘I praise You, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things from the wise and intelligent and have revealed them to infants. Yes, Father, for this way was well-pleasing in Your sight.’”

A Reflection of his Joy in the Holy Spirit

Luke 9:16“Then He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, He blessed them, and broke them, and kept giving them to the disciples to set before the people.”

A Reflection of his Joy in the Holy Spirit

Luke 24:30“When He had reclined at the table with them, He took the bread and blessed it, and breaking it, He began giving it to them.”

A Reflection of his Joy in the Holy Spirit

– “Blessed” = Gk. eulogeo -- Rejoicing, giving thanks, praising God

Luke 24:50-53“And He led them out as far as Bethany, and He lifted up His hands and blessed them. While He was blessing them, He parted from them and was carried up into heaven. And they, after worshiping Him, returned to Jerusalem with great joy, and were continually in the temple praising God.”

A Reflection of his Joy in the Holy Spirit

John 12:13“took the branches of the palm trees and went out to meet Him, and began to shout, ‘Hosanna! BLESSED IS HE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD, even the King of Israel.’”

A Reflection of his Love and Concern for his Disciples

Luke 22:31-32“Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat; but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.”

A Reflection of his Love and Concern for his Disciples

– “Prayed” = “plead” or “beg” (Lk 5:12; 8:28)

A Reflection of his Love and Concern for his Disciples

Heb 7:25“Therefore He is able also to save forever those who draw near to God through Him, since He always lives to make intercession for them.”

A Reflection of his Love and Concern for his Disciples

Heb 9:24“For Christ did not enter a holy place made with hands, a mere copy of the true one, but into heaven itself, now to appear in the presence of God for us”

Jesus the Pray-er

• His Relationship with the Father• His Dependence on the Father• His Joy in the Holy Spirit• His Love and Concern for his

Disciples

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