A.
John does not record the prayer when Jesus asked his Father
that if possible the cup might pass
from him
B. John says nothing about the agony, the bloody
seat, the prayer, and the strengthening angel
C. What John
actually records is the picture of the Lord after that event, striding
out in dignity and majesty, in full command of
what is happening.
II. Judas
A.
Twice Jesus refers to Judas as the "betrayer".
B. Judas is cool and calculating, having thought it all out
in advance
C. Judas is past "the point of no return"
III. Peter
A.
Peter looks foolish and does a stupid thing
B. Throughout this account he is referred to as Simon Peter. This seems
to indicate he is acting out of his flesh, his own strength, doing
things his own way.
C. By determining to do something his way he got into trouble.
D. Through a lie he was swept into the most disastrous event of his
life.
IV.
Contrasts
A.
Jesus when he submitted his will to his Father's will was able to step
out in dignity, majesty, and in full command of what
was happening.
B. Judas gave in completely to his own will, following until the end of
his own desires which led him to a terrible death.
C. Peter tried to do things his way which had terrible results but he
learned, repented, and was later reconciled to Jesus
