Questions
Gethsemane’s prayer (Mk 14:32-42; Mt 26:36-46; Jn 18:1-2)
(Questions for meditation)
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Why did Jesus choose to pray in the garden of Gethsemane?
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Why did he bring three disciples with him when he prayed?
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What does ‘the hour’ in verse 35 refer to?
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What does ‘this cup’ in verse 36 refer to?
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Wasn’t Jesus destined to suffer for mankind? Why did he still ask the Father to ‘take away this cup’ from him?
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How many times has he prayed? Was the content the same for each prayer? Why did he choose to pray for so many times?
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Do you feel that you are like the disciples sleeping without ‘watch and pray’? What is the consequence of it?
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How did Jesus tell he finally got the answer of his prayer? How did he react after knowing the answer?
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Was his prayer a waste of time in the end?
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What is your reflection from Jesus’ prayer experience?