The Bible presents Gethsemane as the place where Jesus experienced intense agony and sorrow in anticipation of His impending crucifixion.
Gethsemane is recorded in all four Gospels and symbolizes the beginning of Christ's suffering. It is here that Jesus faced a profound anguish as He bore the weight of the sins of His people, described as 'sore amazed' and 'exceeding sorrowful unto death.' This garden represents more than just a place of prayer; it is where Jesus wrestled with the impending crucifixion and submitted to the will of the Father. His agony in Gethsemane reveals the deep emotional and spiritual turmoil He endured for our sake, bearing the judgment of God against sin, which culminated in Calvary.
Scripture References:
Mark 14:32-36, Matthew 26:39-43, Matthew 26:36-46, Luke 22:44
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