Session 11
35 He went a little farther, fell to the ground, and
prayed that if it were possible, the hour might pass from him.36 And he said,
“‘Abba’, Father!
All things are possible for you.
Take this cup away from me.
Nevertheless, not what I will, but what you will.”
In his humanity, Jesus wrestled with the suffering He would face.
While His obedience was never in question, He did acknowledge His inner turmoil.
The “cup” represented the physical pain of crucifixion, but it also included the weight/judgment of sin and the separation from the Father.
Jesus’s prayer was a demonstration of His humanity and humility, not an attempt to rewrite God’s plan.
Lead the group to review Hebrews 5:7-8.
7 In the days of His flesh, He offered up both prayers and supplications with loud crying and tears
to the One able to save Him from death,
and He was heard because of His piety.8 Although He was a Son, He learned obedience
from the things which He suffered.
Jesus’s example encourages us to remain faithful,
even when it is difficult or painful.
Sometimes, when we are at our lowest point,
the support of those closest to us can keep us moving forward.
On this occasion, Jesus’s disciples dropped the ball.