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The Road to Easter: The Path to the Garden of Gethsemane

The Road to Easter: The Path to the Garden of Gethsemane

The garden of Gethsemane was a point of no return for Jesus. In his full commitment to the Father, he reminds us what it looks like to trust God completely.

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3706 N Navarro St, Victoria, TX 77901, USA

Sunday 10:15 AM

Review of the event between the Jesus Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem and the Last Supper
Matthew 26:27-28
Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. "For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. (NKJ)
Matthew 26:30-31
And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
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Matthew 26:31
Then Jesus said to them, "All of you will be made to stumble because of Me this night, for it is written: `I will strike the Shepherd, And the sheep of the flock will be scattered.' (NKJ)
Matthew 26:33
Peter answered and said to Him, "Even if all are made to stumble because of You, I will never be made to stumble." (NKJ)
Peter had two of the things needed to get through a trial. What are they?

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Matthew 26:34
Jesus said to him, "Assuredly, I say to you that this night, before the rooster crows, you will deny Me three times." (NKJ)
Matthew 26:35
Peter said to Him, "Even if I have to die with You, I will not deny You!" And so said all the disciples. (NKJ)
Mark 14:32-33
Then they came to a place which was named Gethsemane; and He said to His disciples, "Sit here while I pray." And He took Peter, James, and John with Him, and He began to be troubled and deeply distressed. (NKJ)
Mark 14:34
Then He said to them, (Peter James and John) "My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch." (NKJ)

watch
γρηγορεύω {gray-gor-yoo'-o}
1) to watch
2) metaph. give strict attention to, be cautious, active
2a) to take heed lest through remission and indolence some destructive calamity suddenly overtake one
Mark 14:35-36
He went a little farther, and fell on the ground, and prayed that if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him.
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Mark 14:35-36
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." (NKJ)
Matthew 26:27-28
Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you. "For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. (NKJ)
The one trait Peter and the disciples were missing that caused them to fail.

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Our ________________ have to match our _______________
Mark 14:37-38
Then He came and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, "Simon, are you sleeping? Could you not watch one hour? "Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak." (NKJ)
Mark 14:41
Then He came the third time and said to them, "Are you still sleeping and resting? It is enough! The hour has come; behold, the Son of Man is being betrayed into the hands of sinners. (NKJ)
Mark 14:50
Then all his disciples deserted him and ran away. (NLT)
Crossroads Challenge

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