(4) His complete submission to the Father’s will ( Matthew 26:39 Mark 15:34 Luke 22:42 John 12:27).ġ. (3) For Himself and His disciples as one with Him ( John 17). His blending of thanksgiving with prayer ( Matthew 11:25 Luke 10:21 John 11:41). Christ’s prayers in general.-Eighteen times our Lord’s own prayers are spoken of in the Gospels, bringing out the following facts respecting them.ġ. Now he fills up the picture with a view of Jesus in solitary communion with His Father, lifting up His eyes unto the heavenly hills from whence came His daily inspiration and motive-power. Mark has depicted in glowing colours the untiring activity of Him who “went about doing good” among men, instructing their ignorance, removing their woes, and infusing new hope into their burdened hearts. The mutual relations of prayer and work.-Hitherto St. MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.- Mark 1:35 A great while before day.-How Mark loves to emphasise the ceaseless activity and devotion of our Blessed Lord!
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