Bible Readings — Bible Questions Answered

Agony in the Garden

How heavy was the burden which rested on His soul on the night of His betrayal? BR-ASI9 103.1

“And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. Then saith He unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with Me.” Matthew 26:37, 38. BR-ASI9 103.2

What prayer of Christ shows that the redemption of a lost world trembled in the balance in that terrible hour? BR-ASI9 103.3

“And He went a little farther, and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, O My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from Me: nevertheless not as I will, but as Thou wilt.” Matthew 26:39. BR-ASI9 103.4

How great was the agony of His soul? BR-ASI9 104.1

“And being in an agony He prayed more earnestly: and His sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.” Luke 22:44. BR-ASI9 104.2

After He had prayed this remarkable prayer three times, what occurred? BR-ASI9 104.3

“And while He yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss Him. But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?” Luke 22:47, 48. BR-ASI9 104.4