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God's Love Demonstrated
Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 27, 2003 (message contributor)
Summary: A look at the life of Christ on the night of His betrayal in the Garden of Gethesemane from Matthew 26.
“God’s Love Demonstrated”
1. Christ’s ENTRANCE into the Garden of Gethsemane in order to pray. (v. 36) Mark 14:32; Luke 22:39; John 18:1; Matthew 6:5-8; Hebrews 5:7; 1 Thessalonians 5:17; Ephesians 6:18; Philippians 4:6-7; Jeremiah 33:3; Isaiah 55:17
2. Christ ENVELOPED by His inner three. (v. 37) Matthew 17:1; Mark 5:37; 1 Samuel 18:1-4; Mark 14:33
3. Christ’s EXCEEDING sorrow. (v. 38) John 12:27; Mark 14:34; Isaiah 53:3-4; Job 6:2-4; Psalm 88:1-7; 116:3; Romans 8:32; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Galatians 3:13; 1 Peter 4:7
4. Christ’s ENTREATY to the Father. (v. 39) Genesis 17:3; Numbers 14:5; Job 1:20; Psalm 89:26; Ezekiel 1:28; Luke 17:16; 2 Samuel 15:26; John 5:30; 6:38
5. Christ’s EXHORTATION to his disciples. (vv. 40-41) Matthew 25:5; Mark 14:37; 1 Samuel 26:15-16; Matthew 24:42; 25:13; Luke 21:36; 1Corinthians 16:13; 1 Peter 5:8; Revelation 16:15
6. Christ ENTRUSTS Himself to the Father’s will. (vv. 42-44) Psalm 69:1-3; Hebrews 4:15; 5:7-8; 1 Peter 2:23; Psalm 10:14; 31:5; 37:5; 1 Peter 4:19; Romans 13:1; Luke 18:1; 22:42
7. Christ is ENDUED with strength from on high. (Luke 22:43) Psalm 91:11-12; Matthew 4:11; 26:53; 1 Timothy 3:16; Hebrews 1:14; Deuteronomy 3:28; Job 4:3-4; Daniel 10:16-19; Luke 22:32; Acts 18:23
