Lesson: Persistence in Prayer<br>
Reading: Jesus prays at night<br>
Reference: Luke 6:12; 22:39-46<br><br>
Luke 6:12: And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.<br>
Luke 22:39: And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him.<br>
Luke 22:40: And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation.<br>
Luke 22:41: And he was withdrawn from them about a stone’s cast, and kneeled down, and prayed,<br>
Luke 22:42: Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.<br>
Luke 22:43: And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.<br>
Luke 22:44: And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.<br>
Luke 22:45: And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow,<br>
Luke 22:46: And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.<br>
(KJV)<br>