The Darkest Night
Luke 22:39-53
Pastor Dan Erickson
Part of Sermon Outlines
December 13, 2020

JESUS AND HIS DISCIPLES GO TO THE GARDEN OF GETHSEMANE

Jesus prays, “Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me.”

Judas betrays Jesus with a kiss

Jesus demonstrates composure, compassion, and power when He is arrested

WE NEED TO RECOGNIZE THE HIGH PRICE JESUS PAID FOR OUR SALVATION

Salvation is free for us, but not for Jesus

Jesus’ physical and spiritual suffering (Matthew 27:46b)

What happened in the garden demonstrates the necessity of Jesus’ death (Matthew 26:39)

WE SHOULD SEEK TO PRAY ACCORDING TO GOD’S WILL

“This is what I want, but if you want something different…” (1 John 5:14)

We sometimes ask God for things that are not good for us (James 1:6-7; James 1:2-4)

We should trust God’s power and goodness, but not our ability to always know what is good


May the Lord help us find encouragement and enable us to follow His example each day