Jesus Prayed in Anguish

Thursday, January 15, 2015
Luke 22:39-46 KJV

39 And he came out, and went, as he was wont, to the mount of Olives; and his disciples also followed him. 40 And when he was at the place, he said unto them, Pray that ye enter not into temptation. 41 And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down, and prayed, 42 Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. 43 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him. 44 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground. 45 And when he rose up from prayer, and was come to his disciples, he found them sleeping for sorrow, 46 And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation.

OBSERVATION QUESTIONS
1) After celebrating passover with His disciples, and washing their feet, what did our Lord do and who followed Him? (v.39)
2) What did our Lord ask His disciples to do? Why? (v.40)
3) Where did Jesus go and what did He do after leaving the disciples? (v.41)
4) What did Jesus say to the Father, in prayer? (v.42)
5) Who, or what, strengthened our Lord, after His initial prayer? (v.43)
6) What happened when Jesus continued to pray? (v.44)
7) What were the disciples doing after Jesus arose from prayer? Why? (v.45)
8) What did the Lord say to them? (v.46)

APPLICATION QUESTIONS
9) Have you ever made a petition to the Lord during a time of tremendous hardship or difficulty? If so, briefly describe one such time.
10) How did you conclude your prayer?

LIFE LESSONS
11) The Lord expects His children to be transparent in prayer and to ask for what we really want?
12) As children of God, we must be willing to forsake our will for the Father's will, even if the Father's immediate will involves personal distress.