Lecture Notes: The Significance of Waking at 3 AM

Introduction

• Topic: Waking up at exactly 3:00 AM
• Context: A common experience; discussed in a past lecture
• Many people report consistently waking at this time

Historical Context of Timekeeping

• Biblical References:
  • "Watch and pray" refers to being alert and awake.
  • Time divided into "watches" in biblical and Roman times
• Roman Watches:
  • First Watch: 6 PM - 9 PM
  • Second Watch: 9 PM - 12 AM
  • Third Watch: 12 AM - 3 AM
  • Fourth Watch: 3 AM - 6 AM
• Significance: Jesus prayed during the fourth watch

Jesus and the Watches

• Jesus rose early to pray before the disciples were awake
• Fishermen, including Jesus’ disciples, fished at night as fish surface during cooler hours
• Miraculous catch of fish occurred against fishermen's daytime expectations

Spiritual Significance of 3 AM

• Rabbinical insights on 3 AM:
  • Rabbi Zee and Rabbi Yehuda Getz discussed spiritual significance
  • Belief in divine visitation and blessings during this time
• Mystical Practices:
  • Mystics often pray between 12 AM to sunrise
  • Fourth watch (3-6 AM) considered particularly spiritual

Personal Experiences and Spiritual Messages

• Personal Insights:
  • Visions and spiritual dreams often occur between 3-6 AM
  • Jacob wrestled the angel until the morning, indicating spiritual activity
• Advice:
  • If waking at 3 AM, be open to prayer or spiritual insight
  • Body renews itself around 3 AM; both physical and spiritual significance

Perry Stone Ministries and Resources

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• Mentioned publications and teachings:
  • Books on demonology, holy spirit, and faith
  • 45 years of preaching and extensive Bible study

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Conclusion

• Emphasis on the unique period between 3 AM and 6 AM
• Encouragement to be spiritually attuned during this time

Further Engagement

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