Lesson 26, Q11~Q12

FIFTH DAY: Read Matthew 26:36-46; Mark 14:32-42; Luke 22:39-46.

Q11. Consider Jesus’ sorrowful attitude about the “cup” He was to drink.

a. List several things that Jesus gave up or suffered when He went to the Cross.

He gave up his life, his mother and all other family member, his friends and the disciples. He suffered for the sins that he never committed.

b. Describe Jesus’ response when His closest friends fell asleep.

Jesus said “Couldn’t you men keep watch with me for one hour?” in Matthew.

Jesus said “Simon,” “are you asleep? Couldn’t you keep watch for one hour? Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” in Mark.

When he rose from prayer and went back to the disciples, he found them asleep, exhausted from sorrow. 46 “Why are you sleeping?” he asked them. “Get up and pray so that you will not fall into temptation.” in Luke.

I think Jesus was hurt and disappointed.

c. How does Jesus’ attitude help you understand His full humanity?

Jesus was deeply distressed and troubled and asked his friends to go along with him to a quite place to pray together with him.

Q12. List facts from the Mark and Luke passages that Matthew does not include.

Simon was asleep.

Jesus said, "everything is possible for you..."

Jesus withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond the disciples to pray.

An angel from heaven appeared to Jesus and strengthened him.

And being in anguish, Jesus prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.

The disciples fell asleep because they were exhausted from sorrow.