The Life of Jesus (34)The Culmination of His Life

In the GardenMatthew 26:30-56

• 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 arrives at the Garden of Gethsemane Matt. 26:36, Jn. 18:2

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

Jesus endured all this for you and me…

What will we endure for Him?