11-22 - Mk 14 26-42 or Lk 22 39-46

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🌙 26 - And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. 27 And Jesus said, “You shall all fall away, just as it’s written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’ 28 But after I’m raised up, I’ll go before you to Galilee.”

     29 Peter said, “Even though all fall away, I never will.” 30 But Jesus said, “Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows twice, you’ll deny me three times.” 31 But Peter repeated, “If I must die with you, I’ll not deny you.” And they all said the same. (This was true later, after Pentecost, the coming of God’s Spirit/Presence with them.)

       32 And they went to a garden/park called Gethsemane. And he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” 33 And with him he took Peter, James and John, and he became very troubled. 34 And said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Remain here and watch.” (Be sober, be vigilant.) 35 And going a little further, he fell down upon the earth and prayed if it were possible, the hour might pass from him, 36 saying, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. But not my will, but your will be done.” 37 And he came and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “Simon, are you asleep? Could you not watch one hour? 38 Watch and pray, the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” 39 And again he went a little distance and prayed, saying the same words. 40 And he returned and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy, and they didn’t know what to say to him in answer. 41 And he came the third time and said, “Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? It’s enough. The hour is come. The Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 42 Rise, let us be going, my betrayer is at hand.”

     [Sin/Hamartia - “missing the mark” {of Perfection, thus this entropy, this crucible/slow gehenna, imperfection. Because God iS Life, and “is Perfect” Mt.5:48. And therefore the ‘end’ result of all this, can only be the best one possible. And imperfect can never work.}]

     LUKE 22:39 (Luke was a Greek physician, not one of the twelve.) - And Jesus went as was his habit, to the Mount of Olives, and the disciples were with him. 40 And when he came to the place, he said, “Pray that you not enter into temptation.” 41 And he went about a stone's throw away, and knelt down and prayed, 42 “Father, if you’re willing, take this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours.” 43 And there appeared to him an angel from heaven, strengthening him. 44 And being in torment he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat became like great drops of blood falling to the ground. 45 And when he rose from prayer, he came to the disciples and found them sleeping for they were very tired. 46 And he said to them, “Why are you sleeping? Wake up and pray that you may not enter into temptation.”

Tomorrows verses - Mark 14:43-53 or Luke 22:47-54