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What is the meaning of the cup that Jesus was afraid to drink?

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The cup represents the wrath of God against sin that Jesus was to bear on behalf of humanity.

In His prayer at Gethsemane, Jesus faced the reality of the cup that symbolized God's wrath against sin. This cup, described as filled with indignation and judgment (Revelation 14:10), was what caused Him to be sorrowful even unto death. The dread of drinking from this cup was not merely about physical suffering, but rather it encompassed the spiritual torment of being made sin and enduring the full force of divine wrath. This understanding brings to light the astonishing love and sacrifice of Christ, who for the joy set before Him, endured the cross, despising its shame, knowing that by drinking this cup, He would secure salvation for His people.
Scripture References: Revelation 14:10, Matthew 26:39, Hebrews 12:2

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This Cup
Bruce Crabtree · Apr 14, 2017
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