3.3Jesus’ Prayers in the Garden of Gethsemane Explain the meaning of the prayers Why do you think Jesus prayed here? Why is Gethsemane an important place for Christians? Why might this cause problems for Christians today?
3.3 Jesus’ Prayers in the Garden of Gethsemane Read pages 68-69 What did Jesus pray for? What does this passage teach us about discipleship? What does this passage teach us about forgiveness? Read the passage, which parts show Jesus to be… Divine Human Why do the prayers in the Garden of Gethsemane cause problems for Christians today? (8) Why is this passage important for Christians today (8)
Problems for Christians today How can God be distressed? Why would Jesus want to get out of it. Surely he knew that it was the only way How can we trust Peter as Pope if he failed Why does Jesus ask God questions? Surely he knew the answer How can God and Jesus want something different? Why do the disciples still not understand
Meaning and Significance Importance of Prayer Human side Model for Christians- how to be- ok to be scared but still trust In control- deliberate Failure of the disciples