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1. Jesus needed relationships like we do

  • Scripture Reference; Galatians 5:13-14
  • Leader Notes
    • 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
    • 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
    • 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?