Week 12: Story of Sacrifice
Jesus Sacrifices
Understanding the theme of sacrifice in the Biblical narrative by reviewing the garden of Gethsemane
Scripture Reading: Matthew 26:36-46
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What word or phrase stands out most to you?
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How do we see Jesus struggling in this passage? What conclusion does He ultimately reach?
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What is going on with the disciples? What are they supposed to be doing? What are they doing instead? What possible explanations are there for the disciples’ behavior that night?
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How can we possibly explain the fact that mere humans have gone to their deaths with more poise than Jesus is showing in the garden of Gethsemane? What is He facing beyond human death?
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Why do you think the events of Jesus’s death are called the Passion?