Lesson 436: Mark 14:36
Mark 14:36
The Blueprint — The Verse
“Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.”
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The Context — The History
After the Last Supper, Jesus went to Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives. Judas would soon arrive with an armed crowd; the crucifixion was hours away.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Jesus told disciples His soul was overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death. He prayed alone, falling to the ground and asking Abba Father to take the cup — yet submitting fully to the Father's will.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Mark 14:35
35Going a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that if possible the hour might pass from him.
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Mark 14:35) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Mark 14:37
37Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Simon,” he said to Peter, “are you asleep? Couldn’t you keep watch for one hour?
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Mark 14:37) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- What does Jesus' struggle in Gethsemane teach about real humanity and real obedience?
- How is 'not what I will, but what you will' a model for prayer?
- When is surrender harder than suffering itself?