Dear church,
Tonight, we're going to do things slightly different than what we usually have been doing on Wednesday nights. Rather than having a Bible study, tonight, I'm going to share a sermon from a pastor that has been a blessing to me. I encourage you to watch this on YouTube and then think through some of the questions below.
First, allow me to provide some of my mindset for doing this. Many of you have had the opportunity to sit with your family on Sunday mornings or Wednesday nights and watch a message. You've likewise had the chance to work through the discussion questions that I have written and fill in the blanks from the sermon notes with your family. I have never had this opportunity. I don't want to miss out on the blessing of doing this with my family.
I know each of you understands how important it is to be able to minister to your family. Frequently it is the pastors family that misses out on these types of experiences. I don't want to rob my family of this opportunity. I am confident that you understand my mindset for doing this. I also think this is a chance for you to hear from someone besides me. You can also hear a sermon that has spoken to your pastor.
The sermon that I encourage you to watch with your family tonight is by Leonard Ravenhill. The sermon title is Gethsemane's Cup, and the text is Luke 22:39-46.
The sermon itself is actually only about 14 minutes long. I would encourage you to read the text of Luke 22: 39-46 and then watch the sermon.
After you've watched the sermon, I encourage you to answer the following questions with your family: