Gethsemane (Part 1)

The Life and Teachings of ChristSteve Gregg
Steve Gregg explains the account of Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane found in Mark chapter 14. Jesus was troubled and stressed by the severity of what he was about to face. He specifically asked his disciples to stay awake and pray to avoid temptation, showing that prayer is a powerful weapon against spiritual warfare. Ultimately, Jesus humbled himself and submitted to the Father's will, wanting the Father to be glorified through him.
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