In The Quietness Of Gethsemane …

Finding A Place For Solitude & Reflection In The Quietness Of Gethsemane

The Biblical Gethsemane A garden on the ascent of the Mt. of Olives Lk 22:39 Mt 26:30, 36 Mk 14:26, 32 E of Jerusalem across Kidron Valley Jn 18:1a Its most notable use Ù Thursday night before Jesus’ crucifixion At evening Mk 14:17, 27 A “favorite” place of Jesus Jn 18:1b-2 The Biblical Gethsemane A garden on the ascent of the Mt. of Olives Lk 22:39 Mt 26:30, 36 Mk 14:26, 32 E of Jerusalem across Kidron Valley Jn 18:1a Its most notable use Ù Thursday night before Jesus’ crucifixion At evening Mk 14:17, 27 A “favorite” place of Jesus Jn 18:1b-2

In The Quietness Of Gethsemane The Biblical Gethsemane We can only imagine the solitude Jesus felt when He came here Peace and quiet Meditate, reflect, pray, commune with God That night, His quiet was invaded by lights, the clanging of swords, and the marching steps of soldiers Jn 18:3 The Biblical Gethsemane We can only imagine the solitude Jesus felt when He came here Peace and quiet Meditate, reflect, pray, commune with God That night, His quiet was invaded by lights, the clanging of swords, and the marching steps of soldiers Jn 18:3

In The Quietness Of Gethsemane Our “Gethsemane” We are encouraged to also find a “quiet” place to commune with God Mt 6:6 Such a place shuts out the world’s noise, clamor Everything else vying for our attention is absent We very well may share Jesus’ experiences in our “Gethsemane” Our “Gethsemane” We are encouraged to also find a “quiet” place to commune with God Mt 6:6 Such a place shuts out the world’s noise, clamor Everything else vying for our attention is absent We very well may share Jesus’ experiences in our “Gethsemane”

In The Quietness Of Gethsemane Our “Gethsemane” In “Gethsemane” there is… …distress in disappointment Jesus was disappointed that night when – 3 slept when He needed them Mt 26:40-41 Judas chose the enemy Jn 18:3 Lk 22:48 Peter chose the carnal Jn 18:10-11 All the apostles fled Mk 14:50 Our “Gethsemane” In “Gethsemane” there is… …distress in disappointment Jesus was disappointed that night when – 3 slept when He needed them Mt 26:40-41 Judas chose the enemy Jn 18:3 Lk 22:48 Peter chose the carnal Jn 18:10-11 All the apostles fled Mk 14:50

In The Quietness Of Gethsemane Our “Gethsemane” In “Gethsemane” there is… …distress in disappointment This was a painful reminder of man’s fickleness Despite their claims, man often does not exhibit faithfulness Psa 118:8 1 Cor 4:6 In our “Gethsemane” we’ll be reminded that God never disappoints Heb 13:5b-6 Our “Gethsemane” In “Gethsemane” there is… …distress in disappointment This was a painful reminder of man’s fickleness Despite their claims, man often does not exhibit faithfulness Psa 118:8 1 Cor 4:6 In our “Gethsemane” we’ll be reminded that God never disappoints Heb 13:5b-6

In The Quietness Of Gethsemane Our “Gethsemane” In “Gethsemane” there is… …struggle in submission Jesus struggled greatly that night Mk 14:32-36 Sometimes, doing God’s will is more challenging than at other times Even the apostles struggled Gal 2:11-13 cp. Acts Our “Gethsemane” In “Gethsemane” there is… …struggle in submission Jesus struggled greatly that night Mk 14:32-36 Sometimes, doing God’s will is more challenging than at other times Even the apostles struggled Gal 2:11-13 cp. Acts 10-11

In The Quietness Of Gethsemane Our “Gethsemane” In “Gethsemane” there is… …struggle in submission There are consequences for not doing the will of God Lk 12:47 We are reminded that true strength comes from trusting God, not relying on self Mt 26:53 Our “Gethsemane” In “Gethsemane” there is… …struggle in submission There are consequences for not doing the will of God Lk 12:47 We are reminded that true strength comes from trusting God, not relying on self Mt 26:53

In The Quietness Of Gethsemane Our “Gethsemane” In “Gethsemane” there is… …struggle in submission In our “Gethsemane” we’ll find the strength and desire to say with Jesus, “Not my will, but Thine be done” Jn 7:17 Our “Gethsemane” In “Gethsemane” there is… …struggle in submission In our “Gethsemane” we’ll find the strength and desire to say with Jesus, “Not my will, but Thine be done” Jn 7:17

In The Quietness Of Gethsemane Our “Gethsemane” In “Gethsemane” there is… …prevailing in prayer Of all the places Jesus could have been that night, Gethsemane was where He needed to be A place that brought everything into focus A place where He found His strength Heb 5:6-8 Our “Gethsemane” In “Gethsemane” there is… …prevailing in prayer Of all the places Jesus could have been that night, Gethsemane was where He needed to be A place that brought everything into focus A place where He found His strength Heb 5:6-8

In The Quietness Of Gethsemane Our “Gethsemane” In “Gethsemane” there is… …prevailing in prayer Of all the places Jesus could have been that night, Gethsemane was where He needed to be A place where He put Himself entirely in His Father’s hands 1 Pet 4:19 Our “Gethsemane” In “Gethsemane” there is… …prevailing in prayer Of all the places Jesus could have been that night, Gethsemane was where He needed to be A place where He put Himself entirely in His Father’s hands 1 Pet 4:19

In The Quietness Of Gethsemane Our “Gethsemane” In “Gethsemane” there is… …prevailing in prayer Only after He knelt in prayer was Jesus able to stand before His enemies In our “Gethsemane” we’ll find strength in prayer When we come before His throne boldly Heb 4:14-16 Our “Gethsemane” In “Gethsemane” there is… …prevailing in prayer Only after He knelt in prayer was Jesus able to stand before His enemies In our “Gethsemane” we’ll find strength in prayer When we come before His throne boldly Heb 4:14-16

In The Quietness Of Gethsemane Our “Gethsemane” In “Gethsemane” there is… …prevailing in prayer In our “Gethsemane” we’ll find strength in prayer Where we lose our anxieties, make our requests, and gain peace Phil 4:6-7 Where we cast our every care upon Him who cares for us 1 Pet 5:6-7 Our “Gethsemane” In “Gethsemane” there is… …prevailing in prayer In our “Gethsemane” we’ll find strength in prayer Where we lose our anxieties, make our requests, and gain peace Phil 4:6-7 Where we cast our every care upon Him who cares for us 1 Pet 5:6-7

In The Quietness Of Gethsemane Conclusion All the events re: Jesus’ D/B/R (Fri – Sun) are the climax of the Bible story It is the very centerpiece of man’s redemption Yet, these events had their real beginning on Thursday night in Gethsemane’s garden Jesus went there to “prepare” Conclusion All the events re: Jesus’ D/B/R (Fri – Sun) are the climax of the Bible story It is the very centerpiece of man’s redemption Yet, these events had their real beginning on Thursday night in Gethsemane’s garden Jesus went there to “prepare”

In The Quietness Of Gethsemane Conclusion When (not “If”) these things that happened to Jesus happen to us, we need to do as He did We need to retreat to our “Gethsemane” Reflect on what is really important Draw strength in prayer Learn to submit to & actually do the will of God Conclusion When (not “If”) these things that happened to Jesus happen to us, we need to do as He did We need to retreat to our “Gethsemane” Reflect on what is really important Draw strength in prayer Learn to submit to & actually do the will of God

In The Quietness Of Gethsemane