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It is a vulnerable moment just after the Last Supper when Jesus has told His closest friends on earth (His disciples)what would soon happen to Him โ the painful betrayal He would endure from one of them, and His coming arrest, torture, and crucifixion.
Jesusโ betrayal by Judas and arrested in the Garden of Gethsemane is Chronicled in:
Read Matthew 26:17-75, or Mark 14:12-72, or Luke 22:7-62, and John 13:1-38)
After Jesus had the ๐๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ฉ๐ฉ๐๐ซ with His disciples, The Bible recounts much the same in Mark 14:32, where that Gospel account also notes Jesus took Peter, James, and John with Him โto a place called Gethsemane,โ where He prayed in deep distress, overwhelmed about what was to come. went to the garden of Gethsemane.
In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus experienced immense anguish and prayed to God, seeking a way out of his impending suffering.
Hereโs a more detailed look at the events:
Jesus was betrayed by Judas and arrested by soldiers led by Judas, who identified him with a kiss.
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The Gospels note that Jesus told His disciples to โsit here while I prayโ (Mark 14:32).
He acknowledged His sadness, asking them to keep watch, as โMy soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of deathโ (14:34).
He walked a bit farther from them, sank to His knees, and cried out to His Father, God. โโAbba, Father,โ He said, โeverything is possible for You. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what You willโโ (14:36).
This was no casual prayer โ Jesus was distraught. Matthewโs Gospel tells us โHe fell with His face to the groundโ (Matthew 26:39) as He prayed with all His might.
While Jesus was praying, his disciples Peter, James, and John, who had been tasked with keeping watch, fell asleep.
๐๐๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฌโ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฎ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ฒ๐๐ซ:
Jesus, knowing the suffering he would face, prayed to God, expressing his desire to be spared if possible. However, he ultimately submitted to Godโs will, even though it meant his death on the cross.
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Judas, one of Jesusโ disciples, betrayed him by leading soldiers to the garden and identifying him with a kiss.
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Jesus was arrested, and his disciples scattered and fled, fulfilling Jesusโ prediction.
Just then, Judas, one of Jesusโs twelve disciples, arrived with a large crowd armed with swords and clubs.
With a kiss, Judas betrayed Jesus, and the Son of God was seized and arrested (Mark 14:43-46).
One of Jesusโs disciples โ John says it is Peter โ attempts to defend Jesus, drawing his sword and slicing off the ear of Malthus, the servant of the high priest (John 18:10).
But after His all-night agony of sorrow and prayer, Jesus knew what needed to happen. He would have no violence or resistance.
Jesus answered, โNo more of this!โ And He touched the manโs ear and healed himโ (Luke 22:51).
Then, He went with the crowd willingly. At that, as Jesus had predicted, โAll the disciples deserted Him and fledโ (Matthew 26:56).
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Jesus, thank You for the suffering You endured as You bore our sins.
Lord, all glory and adoration belong to You.
Thank You for Your example of humility.
Lord I am in awe of Your love toward us.
Thank You Lord Jesus for all that You sacrificed and endured, to save us from the hands of the enemy of our souls.
In Jesus Christโs most precious name I pray. Amen
Have a blessed day
