Jesus in Gethsemane models submission to God even without th

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Jesus, at the age of 30, prayed in the garden of Gethsemane saying, ‘Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me.’ He was willing to submit even if God did not rescue him.

Ayer, Jim; Nelson, Janice, “The “If Not” Faith” (AudioVerse teaching 28779).

The point

Jesus in Gethsemane models submission to God even without the guarantee of rescue.

Scripture

Matthew 26:39Luke 22:42

Audience

AdultsYouth

Occasions

Communion · Prayer Meeting

Tone

Sobering · Uplifting

To tell aloud

under a minute · 37 words

Subjects

Faith Prayer Sacrifice Suffering God's Will Submission

▶ Heard on AudioVerse: Ayer, Jim; Nelson, Janice — “The “If Not” Faith” ↗

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