Luke 22:39-53 - Jesus in the Garden

Luke 22:39-53 — Jesus in the Garden

     The Agony of Jesus- “Not My Will …”

     “This is your hour and the power of darkness …”

DISCIPLESHIP GUIDE & REFLECTION QUESTIONS

Launching Questions

• Reread the text from Sunday (Luke 22:39-53). What stood out most to you as you heard this passage read aloud? What do you remember most from the teaching on Sunday?
• What do you think we are supposed to learn from the Gospels’ report of Jesus’ time in the Garden of Gethsemane?

Encourage

• What does it mean to you personally that Jesus was in agony the night before he was crucified?

Challenge

• In what areas of your own life might you need to pray the prayer of Jesus: “Not my will, but yours be done”? Be specific and courageous in your response.
• Consider again the warnings of Jesus in Luke 22:40 and 46. What most draws you away from following Jesus into difficulty, risk-taking and suffering? End your time by praying for one another as Jesus commanded us in this passage.