Where Did Jesus Die? — Page 4
? 4 them. 1 When he knew the determination of his opponents to stop his activities by force, even by killing him if they possibly could do so, Jesus went with his disciples to a hiding place known to them. 2 Then he learnt by divine revelation or from the tottering loyalty of Judas and his absence at the time, that he would be betrayed by him and that his arrest was imminent. He could see no way of escape then, except to pray with great humility, placing his fore- head at the threshold of Almighty God who alone could frustrate the plans of his enemies by saving him from the clutches of death. It appears from the accounts given in Matthew 26, Mark 14 and Luke 22 that Jesus went to Gethsemane with some of his dis- ciples and directed them to pray, but instead they fell asleep and twice he awakened them without success. He himself prayed with great humility saying: Abba, Father, all things are possible unto thee; take away this cup from me: nevertheless, not what I will but what thou wilt. 3 In this manner he passed the greater part of the night in earnest prayer. On the appearance of an angel from heaven, a sign of acceptance of his prayer, he prayed more passionately. His sweat dropped on the ground like great drops of blood. 4 1. John 12:36 2. John 18:1, 2 3. Mark 14:36 4. Luke 22:44