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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”
Matthew 26:36-44
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
