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Matthew 26:1-46 Homiletics

Divisions:

1.Jesus speaks of crucifixion, is anointed and Judas looks for an opportunity to betray Him (Mt 26:1-16)

Principle:  Jesus deserves our most valuable gifts and precious acts of service.

2.Jesus eats the Passover with His disciples (Mt 26:17-30)

Principle:  Jesus desires fellowship with His people.

3.Jesus tells the disciples they will all fall away, goes to Gethsemane and prays three times, then rises to meet His betrayer (Mt 26:31-46)

Principle:  Jesus prioritizes prayer, modeling this practice for His people.

 

Subject Sentence:

Jesus is anointed, eats the Passover, and prays at Gethsemane.

 

Aim:

God strengthens His people to walk obediently in His will through fellowship with Him.

 

Application:

1.For what acts of serving Jesus will you be remembered? What is loving Jesus costing you? Where are you holding back from loving Jesus lavishly? What treasure do you have to give to the Lord?

2.What preparations do you make to fellowship with Jesus? How have you betrayed the Lord? What would you sing in remembrance of Christ’s gift of His body and blood?

3.How have you fallen away from following Jesus?  How will you protect yourself from falling away? What challenges do you encounter in your prayer life? In what spiritual areas are you “sleepy” and vulnerable to temptation?

 

The Big Idea: #Fellowship, (#Service, #Prayer – these are prominent themes, but also fellowship)

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