In this passage we see Jesus asking his Father for another option; is there any other way than death?

At this moment He seeks the comfort of his friends. He lets them know that He is in the pits of sorrow and needs them to stay awake and keep watch for him. The disciples could not stay awake. Not one of the three times that Jesus comes to wake them do they pull through for him beginning the pattern of the walk to the cross that Jesus ultimately had to do alone….

God calls us into fellowship with him and calls us into His mission. How often are we falling asleep when our Father is calling?

[Mark 14.32-42]

14.32 And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” 33 And he took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly distressed and troubled. 34 And he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Remain here and watch.” 35 And going a little farther, he fell on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. 36 And he said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” 37 And he came and found them sleeping, and he said to Peter, “Simon, are you asleep? Could you not watch one hour? 38 Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” 39 And again he went away and prayed, saying the same words. 40 And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy, and they did not know what to answer him. 41And he came the third time and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? It is enough; the hour has come. The Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners 42 Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand.”

[ WHAT ] is this passage saying and what is a key truth or thought that we learn?

+ Can you think of some times that you may have chosen your own desires above God’s?

+ Why does Jesus call Peter by his old name in vs.37?

+ What can we learn from Jesus’ warning in verse 38?

[ HOW ] is the Lord calling me to action/obedience?

+ Is there sin to confess or a next step to take? How has it gone since last time?

+ Has Jesus been calling on you but you’ve been sleeping?

[ WHO ] am I walking with and praying for to discover Jesus?

+ What is my next step?