Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground. When he rose from prayer and went back to the disciples, he found them asleep, exhausted from sorrow. “Why are you sleeping?” he asked them. “Get up and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.” Luke 22:39-46
And Jesus answered him, “It is said, ‘You shall not put the Lord your God to the test.’” And when the devil had ended every temptation, he departed from him until an opportune time. Luke 4:12-13
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Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Simon,” he said to Peter, “are you asleep? Couldn’t you keep watch for one hour? Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Mark 14:37-38
Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Romans 12:9
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He took Peter, James and John along with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled. Mark 14:33
“Then I will purify the lips of the peoples, that all of them may call on the name of the Lord and serve him shoulder to shoulder. Zephaniah 3:9
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Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. Romans 12:10
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Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives. Luke 22:39
Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. Romans 12:12
He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done. Luke 22:41-42
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Ministry Highlights
- Good Friday
Join us for Good Friday sesrvice as we kick-off Easter Weekend in the best way, with a celebration pointed toward the miracle of the Cross! Join us at Friday, March 29th @ 6pm for a Block Party with Kona Ice, Jumpies for the kids, Food, and Treats! At 6:30pm, we’ll begin our service in the Worship Center where we’ll come together for worship and communion.
- Connection Easter
Our Easter Celebration is going to be a blast! With a petting zoo, egg hunts, and loads of other fun activities that your kids will enjoy. We have plenty of different celebration times to choose from. You can find all service times and more information at our website, ConnectionEaster.com or you can stop by Connection Easter Central in the lobby to learn how to be involved, from yard signs to candy donations and using your vehicle to spread the word. It’s all at Connection Easter Central. Go check it out!
- Girl Time Conference
Girl Time Conference is a powerful two-day event, April 26-27th, 2024, to equip and empower women to become all God has called us to be. It’s a time for women to come together to discover the incredible things God wants to do through us to make an impact in our own lives and our generation. Don’t miss this amazing life changing weekend! This week only we’re having a Spring Break Sale: Register NOW through March 17th for $60! Register HERE Today!
- YNG Summer Camp
YNG Summer Camp is an amazing 4 day adventure, July 28-31, 2024, for students 6th-12th grade. Packed with exciting activities, fellowship time, powerful worship & most importantly God’s truth. Students are challenged in their relationships with Christ & with each other as they encounter God’s love & the joy of a life devoted to Him. Sign-up TODAY!
CONNECTION GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
- Jesus instructed his followers to “Pray that you will not fall into temptation” in Luke 22:39-46. How can praying help with our own struggles with temptation today?
- In Luke 22:41-42, Jesus prays, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” What do you think this prayer reveals about who Jesus is and his relationship with God the Father?
- Think about Mark 14:37-38, “The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak”. How does this apply to our own battles against temptation and spiritual struggles?
- Romans 12:9 encourages us to “Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.” How can we practically apply this principle in our daily lives and in the face of temptation?
- What do you think it means to “fight shoulder to shoulder” as mentioned in Zephaniah 3:9? How can we support and encourage each other in our spiritual battles?
- How does the idea of being “devoted to one another in love” (Romans 12:10) relate to the idea of fighting alongside each other in our spiritual journey?
- Discuss the importance of Jesus going to pray alone in Luke 22:39-42. Why is prayer so important in facing trials and temptations?
- How does the instruction to “Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying” (Romans 12:12) give us encouragement in times of struggle and temptation?
- In what ways can we follow Jesus’ example of surrendering to God’s will, even through trials and suffering, as seen in Luke 22:41-42? How does this attitude change the way we respond to temptation and troubles?
- How can our group pray for you this week?