Prayer - Part 2 by Pastor Jack King on Saturday, May 16, 2026

Shifting the Battlefield: Winning the War Between Flesh and Spirit When we step into our prayer closets, we aren't just engaging in a routine religious activity, we are stepping directly into a spiritual realm. In "Prayer - Part 2," Pastor Jack King takes us deep into Matthew chapter 6 to examine the cosmic weight behind the words, "Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth as it is in heaven." By looking at the stark contrast between Adam's rebellion in the Garden of Eden and Christ's absolute obedience in the Garden of Gethsemane, Pastor Jack challenges us to look past our physical, carnal surroundings. We are reminded that while we live in bodies of flesh, we are fundamentally spiritual eternal beings designed to carry the presence of the Holy Spirit. This message is a sobering, yet deeply encouraging wake-up call to crucify the "old man" daily, embrace true repentance, and live with an eternal mindset as God continues to populate His heavenly kingdom. Main points covered in this teaching include: -- Understanding that prayer is not a carnal activity, but a deeply spiritual experience where the physical world intersects with the heavenly realm. -- Recognizing that human history is defined by two gardens, the failure of the first Adam in Eden, and the absolute obedience of the second Adam, Jesus Christ, in Gethsemane. -- Dealing with the daily war between the flesh and the spirit by choosing to crucify our carnal desires so that the spiritual man can grow and prevail. -- Re-evaluating our priorities on this short earthly journey, knowing we enter this world with nothing and leave with nothing except the eternal investments we send ahead through prayer and presence. -- Remembering the reality of eternity, prompting us to urgency because a refusal to accept Christ’s sacrifice means being forever cast outside the presence of God. Scriptures for Further Study -- Matthew 6:9-10 -- 2 Corinthians 12:2 -- Genesis 2:7 -- Revelation 21:1-5 -- Revelation 22:1-5 -- John 10:10 This is episode 131. ******* By the way, if you haven't bought a copy of my new book yet, check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/Dreams-Visions-Stories-Faith-Pastor/dp/161493536X