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March 8 2010 at 5:00 am

The Path to the Cross, Part 2

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Yesterday C.J. Mahaney preached from Matthew 26:36-46 on Jesus’ time in the garden of Gethsemane before going to the cross. C.J. asked and answered the questions, “What did Gethsemane mean for Jesus?” and “What does it mean for us?”

Options for reviewing and applying the message:

• Listen online or download an mp3.
• A summary outline in PDF format
• Use the questions below for further reflection and application to your life:

1.  In Gethsemane Jesus experienced the difficulties of relational abandonment from the disciples as well as distress of soul regarding the wrath he was about to endure.  How does Jesus’ experience deepen your gratefulness for your Savior? 

2.  Three times Jesus appealed for an alternative to drinking the cup of God’s wrath; three times the Father was silent.  How does the Father’s silence demonstrate His deepest love for you?  (See John 3:16)

3.  William Lane writes that Jesus looked into the cup and “found hell rather than heaven opened before him, and he staggered.” How does Jesus’ resolve to drink this cup demonstrate His amazing love for you?

4.  C.J. reminded us that the cup of wrath that Jesus drank was our cup.  He took it from our hands and gave us the cup of salvation.  How does a reflection on this truth assure you of God’s love for you?

5.  How can Jesus’ weakness and suffering as a man in Gethsemane provide comfort through your darkest and severest trials?  (See Hebrews 4:15-16)

 





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