Eight Questions about Gethsemane | Matthew 26:30-46

Main idea: Let us respond in humble worship at the loving of Christ seen in His embrace of suffering in our place and for our sin in the Garden of Gethsemane.

1. What is the setting? (vv 17-29)
2. What is the significance of Jesus singing? (v 30)
3. What warning does Jesus give? (vv 31-35)
4. What makes Gethsemane so strange? (vv 36-38)
5. How does Jesus pray? (vv 39, 42, 44)
6. How do the disciples act? (vv 40-41, 43, 45)
7. What does Jesus pray about? (vv 39, 42)
8. How should we respond?

Questions to consider:

1. Read Matthew 26:30. How do great Christian songs, hymns, and the Psalms help us when we are going through hard times? Why do you think God commands us to sing and not just speak to Him?
2. Read vv. 31-35. What all can we learn from Peter's arrogance here?
3. As you look over vv. 36-44, what is most striking to you about Jesus's behavior in Gethsemane? What can we learn from Him about prayer?
4. What is the most stirring or impactful aspect of Gethsemane for you personally? Why?

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