- Who did Jesus take with him in the garden of Gethsemane and what instruction did he give them? Why do you think he wanted their companionship?
- Why was Jesus deeply distressed and troubled in the garden of Gethsemane? How does his distress show that he is both fully man while also being fully God?
- What does Jesus’ prayer reveal about his mindset and submission to the Father?
- Why was there no other way to atone for our sins?
- Why did Jesus want Simon Peter to stay awake and pray, and how many times did Jesus find his disciples sleeping?
- What pronouncement did Jesus make at the end of their time in Gethsemane? What does this teach you about Jesus?
Application:
- What comfort and encouragement can I take from knowing that Jesus wanted God’s will and yet had to battled his flesh not wanting it at the same time?
- What can I learn from Jesus example in the garden the next time I face choosing between God’s will and my own?
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