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Garden of Gethsemane: The Oil Press
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingThe Garden of Gethsemane has particular significance because it was not only an olive grove, but also the location where olives were pressed into oil.
Did Jesus Sweat Blood?
'Ready Answer' by Robin FiskIn the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus Christ experienced profound agony as He prayed earnestly to His Father, beseeching Him to remove the cup of imminent suffering. Luke, the only gospel writer to mention this detail, describes Christ's sweat as becoming like great drops of blood falling to the ground, a phrase suggesting a metaphorical comparison rather than a literal occurrence. This picturesque description, unique to Luke's literary style, may also serve as foreshadowing of the literal bloodshed Christ would endure in the following hours. Despite the intensity of His emotional anguish, evident in the profuse sweat that ran off Him in great drops, no other gospel writer mentions this phenomenon, supporting the view that Luke's account is not meant to be taken literally. Christ's courage in facing His impending suffering in Gethsemane, willingly submitting to His Father's will, stands as a remarkable demonstration of human strength and determination.
A Look at Christian Suffering (Part One)
CGG Weekly by David C. GrabbeIf we are merely seeking a crown of glory, hoping to skirt by Christ's suffering, we must ask ourselves whether we really accept the Passover cup.
Jesus' Sufferings on Passover
CGG Weekly by Ronny H. GrahamThe sequence of events that took place on Passover, from Jesus' arrest through His death, was orchestrated so we could appreciate what God did for us.
Jesus' Final Human Thoughts (Part Two)
Article by StaffWhat was Jesus thinking about during His last hours as a human? The gospel accounts reveal what Jesus knew about His suffering, death, and resurrection.
Jesus' Final Human Thoughts (Part One)
Article by StaffWhat was in Jesus' mind during His final hours as a human being? The Bible shows that Jesus' thoughts were not on Himself or the sins He was bearing.
Are You Drinking of the Master's Cup?
Article by StaffWhen we partake of the cup of wine at Passover, we usually think of Christ's blood shed for sins. However, the cup and its contents have another meaning for us.
Death of a Lamb
Article by StaffSince the church no longer keeps the Passover with the slaughter of a lamb, we miss important and poignant details that could enhance our observance.
After the Resurrection
Sermon by Mark SchindlerThe absence of the 100 pounds of aloes, the folded 'turban,' and the rolled away stone indicate that a thorough cleansing and purification had occurred.
Matthew (Part Twenty-Three)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe apostles' inability to drive out the demon teaches that faith is not a constant factor; it will deteriorate if it not exercised through prayer and fasting.