Prayer in Gethsemane

Recap

Jesus Foretells Peter’s Denial Mark 14:26-31.

Background

AD 50 by John Mark, a disciple of Peter and a friend of Paul, to a Gentile possibly Roman Christian audience.

Key Verse: Mark 10:45 “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

1st Watch

-The Spirit is Willing

-Human Weakness

Mark 14:32–38 “And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” And he took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly distressed and troubled. And he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Remain here and watch.” And going a little farther, he fell on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. And he said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” And he came and found them sleeping, and he said to Peter, “Simon, are you asleep? Could you not watch one hour? Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”

2nd Watch

-A prayer for the disciples

-The Need for Prayer

Mark 14:39–40 “And again he went away and prayed, saying the same words. And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy, and they did not know what to answer him.”

3rd Watch

-The importance for aligning with Gods Word

Mark 14:41–42 “And he came the third time and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? It is enough; the hour has come. The Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand.”