JESUS PRAYS AT GETHSEMANE

Mark 14:27-52

Key Verse: 14:36

"Abba, Father," he said, "everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will."

1. Read verses 27-28. According to Jesus, how would this scripture be fulfilled? What promise did Jesus give his disciples? How could this promise help them?

2. Read verses 29-31. How did Peter respond? The others? Did Peter know himself? What hope did Jesus have for him, in spite of his weakness? (Lk 22:31-32)

3. Read verses 32-34. Who did Jesus take with him to Gethsamane? What did he ask them to do? Why could they not keep watch with him? (37-38, 41) Why was Jesus so distressed? So lonely? How is Jesus’ humaninty revealed here?

4. Read verses 35-42. How did Jesus address God? What does this show about his relationship with God? What was his prayer topic? What did he mean by “this hour”? “This cup”? What reveals his inner conflict? His humanness? His spiritual victory?

5. Read verses 47-52. How did those standing near react when Jesus was seized? How did Jesus respond? What did the disciples do that fulfilled scripture? Who might the young man be? (51,52) Why the great contrast between Jesus and his disciples?