Mark 14:32
32 Then they came to a place named Gethsemane, and he told his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.”
Mark 14:33-34
33 He took Peter, James, and John with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled. 34 He said to them, “I am deeply grieved to the point of death. Remain here and stay awake.”
Hebrews 4:15
15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in every way as we are, yet without sin.
Hebrews 2:18
18 For since he himself has suffered when he was tempted, he is able to help those who are tempted
Challenge: When God’s direction for my life is hard to accept, where do I run?
Mark 14:35
He went a little farther, fell to the ground, and prayed that if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.
Luke 22:44
44 Being in anguish, he prayed more fervently, and his sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground.
Philippians 1:21–23
21 For me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22 Now if I live on in the flesh, this means fruitful work for me; and I don’t know which one I should choose. 23 I am torn between the two. I long to depart and be with Christ—which is far better—
Mark 14:36 (emphasis added)
36 And he said, “Abba, Father! All things are possible for you. Take this cup away from me. Nevertheless, not what I will, but what you will.”
Mark 14:41–42
41 Then he came a third time and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Enough! The time has come. See, the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 42 Get up; let’s go. See, my betrayer is near.”
Hebrews 1:2–3
2 In these last days, he has spoken to us by his Son. God has appointed him heir of all things and made the universe, through him. 3 The Son is the radiance of God’s glory and the exact expression of his nature, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high.,
God has spoken
BiG Idea: Jesus is the
Sin made me the target of God’s
1 John 4:7–9
7 Dear friends, let us love one another, because love is from God, and everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. 8 The one who does not love does not know God, because God is love. 9 God’s love was revealed among us in this way: God sent his one and only Son into the world so that we might live through him.
Exodus 34:14
14 Because the LORD is jealous for his reputation, you are never to bow down to another god. He is a jealous God.
Isaiah 42:8
8 I am the LORD. That is my name, and I will not give my glory to another or my praise to idols.
Romans 3:23 (emphasis added)
23 For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God;
God’s Wrath is
Romans 3:24–26
24 they are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus. 25 God presented him as the mercy seat, by his blood, through faith, to demonstrate his righteousness, because in his restraint God passed over the sins previously committed. 26 God presented him to demonstrate his righteousness at the present time, so that he would be just and justify the one who has faith in Jesus.
This week I will:
Purse Jesus by:
Point to Jesus by:
Memorize: Hebrews 4:15
Next Sunday: Luke 24