Sermon Notes & Scripture References Used Today:

Jesus had become very popular during His three years of ministry 
Mt 21:8-9 & Jn 12:13 

The date-palm characteristic of Palestine is described as flourishing
Ps. 92:12

Tall and upright
Jer. 10:5

Its branches are a symbol of victory
Rev. 7:9

Jesus, after feeding the 5,000, fled the scene because He perceived that they were about To take him by force and make him a king
Mt 14:21 ... Jn 6:15

Do not labour for the food which perishes, but for the food which endures to everlasting life
Jn 6:26-27

Nicodemus a Pharisee and member of the Sanhedrin visited Jesus one night
Jn 3

For where two or three are gathered together in My name I am there in the midst of them
Mt 18:18-20

We should “...always pray, and not lose heart,”
Lk 18:1

Jesus said, I have overcome the world
Jn 16:33

What do you think of how Jesus prays?
Mt 26:39-42

Peter is doing his best to protect the Savior The Savior will save Peter in spite of himself
Mt 26:45-46

The sorting out of what we are looking for and what we are wanting to hear 
Mt 16:20-25