Remove this cup: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden

The River United Methodist ChurchMarch 29, 2009The Final Seven: Exploring the Stories of Jesus’ Last DaysScripture: Luke 22: 39-46Sermon Series: 40 Days to the CrossSermon: Remove this cup: Jesus' Prayer in the Garden Audio PodcastThe Gospel of Luke records how Jesus’ “face was set towards Jerusalem.” He spent the last week of his life there, where he arrived to cheering crowds, confronted religious opposition, and gave his life on the cross. Join us as we explore the events of these crucial days. Sunday mornings at 11:00amLuke 22: 39-4639Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. 40On reaching the place, he said to them, "Pray that you will not fall into temptation." 41He withdrew about a stone's throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, 42"Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done." 43An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him. 44And being in anguish, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat was like drops of blood falling to the ground.[a] 45When 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."Welcome to the River United Methodist Church. We are a new congregation in southeast Forsyth county. Learn more about us at our website.