The Garden Gloom

Introduction: We move from Mary’s WOMB to the TRIUMPHANT ZOOM, next to the UPPER ROOM, and now to the GARDEN GLOOM.

After leaving the UPPER ROOM with the disciples, our Lord Jesus made His way to a GARDEN called GETHSEMANE. It was there that He instructed Peter, James, and John to “watch and pray”. However, due to the weakness of the flesh they nodded off. 

Meanwhile, Jesus agonized over His never before experience; namely becoming sin for us that we might be the righteousness of God in Him. “Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder” (Matt 26:36).

Notice:

1. He prayed before the biggest event in human history.

2. He included others to pray even though they went to sleep.

3. He resolved to be obedient to His Father’s Will.

4. He drank the cup of our sins.

5. He overcame all the distractions. 

6. He won the battle

7. He set the example for all of His followers. 

Conclusion: While Jesus Christ agonized in prayer in the Garden, God’s plan was being fulfilled for the purpose of conquering death, sin, hell, and the grave.

What a Savior!

Love y’all,
Pastor Randy Reese