the life of jesus (34) the culmination of his life in the garden matthew 26:30-56
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• They went to the Mt. of OlivesIn the Garden
Gethsemane
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• They went to the Mt. of Olives• He announces all would stumble
(Matt. 26:31)• Peter rebukes Jesus. Jesus tells
Peter he will deny Him 3 times - Mk. 14:29-30
• All insist they will die before denying Him.
In the Garden
• He takes Peter, James and John with Him to pray Matt. 26:37-46
• Jesus prays 3 times – an angel comforts Him – Lk. 22:43The disciples sleep and He warns them to watch
In the Garden
• He concludes His prayer ready to accept what will happenMatt. 26:40
• Judas arrives with a multitude of the temple guard (vs. 47)
• Judas kisses Jesus, betraying Him!
In the Garden
• Jesus steps toward the mob and identifies Himself Jn. 18:4-9
• Peter cuts of the ear of Malchus, servant of the High priest (Lk. 22:49-50, Jn. 18:10).
• Jesus heals him and tells disciples to put away their swords. (Matt. 26:52-54)
In the Garden
• Jesus surrenders Himself to go with them, but first He rebukes them. Lk. 22:52-53
• His disciples all forsook Him (Matt. 26:56)
In the Garden
• Remember – Jesus WILLINGLY surrenders Himself – cf. Jn. 10:17-18,
• Heb. 12:2 – with “joy” He endured the cross
Lessons from the Garden
• In the Garden we find:
• Loneliness – Jesus was forsaken by all. As He prayed, they slept!
• Are we there for the Lonely? Heb. 12:12, 1 Thess. 5:14
• Will we forsake our Savior?
Lessons from the Garden
• In the Garden we find:
• Fear and sorrow – Jesus very apprehensive. Disciples sorrowful! Lk. 22:44
• How do we manage fear? 2 Tim. 1:7
Lessons from the Garden
• In the Garden we find: • Betrayal – Judas, His “friend”
betrays Him with an affectionate act – Matt. 26:50
• Do we ever betray our Lord?Heb. 6:6, 1 Cor. 10:12
• He will NEVER betray us
Lessons from the Garden
• In the Garden we find:
• Prayer – Jesus prayed 3 times. Encouraged His disciples to pray lest they enter into temptation Matt. 26:40
• Never underestimate prayer - James 5:13, 16
Lessons from the Garden
• In the Garden we find:
• Strength and comfort – As Jesus agonized, an angel was sent to comfort Him Lk. 22:43
• Find comfort in this, as we face troubles – He is there for us!
Lessons from the Garden
• In the Garden we find:
• Obedience – Matt. 26:39, 42, …
• Heb. 5:8 – If Jesus obeyed, so should we!
Lessons from the Garden
• In the Garden we find:
• Resolve – Matt. 26:45-46• Let us learn from His example
1 Pet. 2:21-24, cf. 2 Tim. 1:12
Lessons from the Garden
• In the Garden we find:
• True Love – There is no greater example of love than Jesus
• Eph. 3:19 – it surpasses understanding
Lessons from the Garden