The Agony At Gethsemane

Sermon Notes

THE PLACE
Gethsemane
“Then they came to a place which was named Gethsemane;”
Mark 14:32 a (NKJV)

THE PEOPLE
The Disciples
… and He said to His disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” ³³ And He took Peter, James, and John with Him…
Mark 14:32b & 33a (NKJV)

The Angels
Then an angel appeared to Him from heaven, strengthening Him.
Luke 22:43 (NKJV)

Jesus

THE PLEA
Take this cup from, but not my will.
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 14:36 (NKJV)

THE PASSION
Overwhelmed with sorrow
And He took Peter, James, and John with Him, and He began to be troubled and deeply distressed. Then He said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch.”
Mark 14:33-35 (NKJV)

Sweat drops of blood
And being in agony, He prayed more earnestly. Then His sweat became like great drops of blood falling down to the ground.
Luke 22:44 (NKJV)