Mt. Olive, The Mountain of Sorrows_12PT1

Mt. Olive, The Mountain of Sorrows_12PT12 Sam. 15:30-31; Matt. 26:30-35The Mt. of Olives is a prominent ridge running north-south in the Judean mountains, lying due east of Jerusalem and the Kidron Valley. 3 summits with 2 intervening valleys distinguish the mountain. The northern summit is called Mt. Scopus. The central hill is the traditional Mt. of Olives standing across from the Temple platform. The southern hill, overlooking Jerusalem is called the Mt. of Offense since Solomon built temples for his foreign wives at this location. The events that took place on the Mt. of Olives in the Bible, a common factor linked with sorrow, sadness, and weeping. This is the first mention of a mountain associated with weeping. David was rejected as King and on the same spot Christ would be rejected as the messiah. Lessons to us about the issue of sorrow.1.The Sorrow from Sedition 2 Samuel 15:30-31 David's response to betrayal. [Psalms 54] A.He Prays v.1-2 B.The Problem is Identified Specifically v.3 C.The Peace he has in his Heart v.4-5 D.His Praise v.6-7 2.The Sorrow from Slavery, Sexual Abuse, & Subjugation Zechariah 14:1-4 3.The Sorrow of Sham Worship 2 Kings 23:13 4. The Sorrow of the Signs of the End Times Matthew 24:3-31 5.The Sorrow from Shame Matthew 26:30-35 Principles for Overcoming Failure 1.Repentance-turn away from sin. 2.Revealing and Restitution-confess our sin.3.Replacement-Replace bad habits with good habits. 4.Reflection-learn from it5.Request-prayer, counsel6. Resolve-move forward7.Read God's Word. All believers have blemishes, mistakes, or failures in their lives. Praise God, however, the Lord is in the business of restoring failures, delivering the defeated!