1. Jesus needed relationships like we do
- Scripture Reference; Galatians 5:13-14
- Leader Notes
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- Jesus went into the garden, but he didn’t do it alone. He wanted Peter, James, and John with him while he felt the stress of what was coming.
- We live in a culture that suffers in silence, but Jesus teaches us that we need to be vulnerable enough to invite people into our pain.
- Questions for Reflection
- How does this passage speak to me?
2. Jesus knew the pain of vulnerability
- Scripture Reference; Luke 22:43-44
- Leader Notes
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- Jesus experienced the pain of vulnerability before God as his soul is being pressed.
- He also experienced the pain of vulnerability as the disciples he invited in let him down.
- Questions for Reflection
- How does Jesus’ need for community show you your need?
3. Jesus surrendered to God’s will
- Scripture Reference; Hebrews 12:2
- Leader Notes
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- In the garden, Jesus teaches us what it looks like to be fully surrendered to the will of God.
- We need to pray until we can say yes to the will of God.
- Questions for reflection
- Where is God asking you to surrender your will?