Message Notes for January 20, 2019
Desperate Prayers (Week 03)
John Swadley
Part of Desperate Prayers—Message Notes
January 20, 2019

And he came out and went, as was his custom, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples followed him. And when he came to the place, he said to them, “Pray that you may not enter into temptation.” And he withdrew from them about a stone’s throw, and knelt down and prayed, saying, “Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours, be done.” And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him. And being in agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground. (Luke 22:39-44, ESV)

1. Jesus had a regular

to pray. (vs. 39-40)

But he would withdraw to desolate places and pray. (Luke 5:16)

2. Jesus prayed for God’s will to

over his personal desires. (vs. 41-42)

3. Jesus prayed a

prayer. (vs. 44)

Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. (Matthew 5:12)

“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46)

But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed. (Isaiah 53:5)

Main point: Learning to pray desperate prayers includes learning to desperately pray for God’s

.