Getting started

Look at the text

Read Mark 14: 32-52

Summarise God’s plan for humanity and the world from creation to new creation. See how few words you can use!
In what way could the events of this passage be seen as a failure of God’s plan?
In what way could they be seen as a success?
Mark’s description of this night can be read in a matter of minutes, but how long do you think this scene lasted?
Why was Jesus’ soul overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death?
Why do you think Jesus was so determined to pray at this time?
Do you think verses 35 & 36 were easy for Jesus to pray?
Did Jesus have free will? What were his options?
What would happen if he didn’t do it?
What do you think God the father was feeling at this time?
What is your emotional response to Jesus saying ‘Yet not what I will, but what your will’?
In what areas of your life have you found it easy to follow Jesus’ example?
In what areas have you found it difficult?
Why is it difficult for you?