- 1. In the poignant hours leading up to His crucifixion, Jesus retreats to the Garden of Gethsemane, a place of deep significance where He grapples with the weight of His impending sacrifice. In the silence of the olive trees and under the shadow of impending doom, He takes His closest disciples—Peter, James, and John—urging them to stay awake and keep watch as He seeks communion with the Father. With a heart heavy with sorrow, He prays fervently, expressing His anguish and uncertainty about the path before Him. He pleads, 'My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me; yet not as I will, but as you will.' This moment reveals the profound humanity of Jesus, as He confronts the brutality of His future suffering while simultaneously embodying unwavering obedience to divine will. The disciples, however, succumb to sleep, unable to support Him in His hour of need, intensifying His solitude. Three times He returns to find them sleeping, underscoring the theme of human weakness in contrast to His divine resolve. Ultimately, Jesus accepts His fate, declaring, 'The hour has come.' His prayer in Gethsemane not only exemplifies His struggle but also serves as a poignant reminder of the power of prayer and surrender to God's purpose, setting the stage for the redemptive act of sacrifice that would follow.
In which garden did Jesus pray before his arrest?
A) New Garden
B) Olive Garden
C) Gethsemane
D) Garden of Eden
- 2. Who did Jesus take with him to Gethsemane?
A) Peter, James, and John
B) Andrew, Philip, and Bartholomew
C) Matthew, Mark, and Luke
D) John, James, and Simon
- 3. What did Jesus ask the disciples to do while he prayed?
A) Keep a fire
B) Sing hymns
C) Sleep and rest
D) Watch and pray
- 4. What did Jesus pray for in Gethsemane?
A) For the Roman leaders
B) For his disciples' safety
C) For the resurrection
D) For the cup to pass from him
- 5. How many times did Jesus return to check on his disciples?
A) Four times
B) Two times
C) Five times
D) Three times
- 6. Which Gospel contains the account of Jesus praying in Gethsemane?
A) Matthew and Mark
B) John only
C) Only Matthew
D) Luke only
- 7. What does Gethsemane mean?
A) Hill of sorrow
B) Place of prayer
C) Oil press
D) Garden of rest
- 8. What did Jesus sweat in Gethsemane according to Luke's account?
A) Water
B) Drops of blood
C) Tears of joy
D) Sweat freely
- 9. Who came to arrest Jesus after the prayer in Gethsemane?
A) Judas Iscariot and soldiers
B) The high priests
C) Roman citizens
D) The disciples
- 10. How did Jesus describe his soul during the prayer?
A) Confused and lost
B) Joyful and content
C) Sorrowful unto death
D) Fearful of the future
- 11. What did the disciples fail to do in Gethsemane?
A) Bring food for the journey
B) Keep watch for soldiers
C) Follow Jesus closely
D) Stay awake to pray
- 12. How does Mark's account describe Jesus’ feeling during the prayer?
A) Relaxed
B) Very happy
C) Indifferent
D) Deeply distressed
- 13. What did Jesus do three times during his prayer?
A) Sang hymns
B) Prayed
C) Slept
D) Gave thanks
- 14. What was the primary theme of Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane?
A) Submission to God's will
B) The glory he would receive
C) His betrayal by Judas
D) The sins of the world
- 15. Why did Jesus go to the Mount of Olives?
A) To hide from the crowds
B) To teach people
C) To pray
D) To find his disciples
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