The cup of trembling symbolizes the immense weight of sin that Jesus bore, leading to His anguish in Gethsemane.
The cup that Jesus refers to in Gethsemane represents the full weight of humanity's sin. When He asks if the cup can pass from Him, it reflects His anticipatory dread of the separation from the Father and the wrath He would endure for our transgressions (Matthew 26:39). This cup represents the horror of being made sin Himself, which is incomprehensible to us, but deeply significant to our understanding of Christ’s sacrificial work. It highlights His holiness and the seriousness of sin, as well as His willingness to take upon Himself the punishment we deserve in order to secure salvation for His people. The realization of what He faced emphasizes the depth of His love and the gravity of His sacrifice.
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