Perspective: Judas Kissed. Peter Wept.

by | Aug 4, 2017 | Matthew, Matthew 26

Matthew 26:45-49 Perspective: Judas Kissed. Peter Wept. Prepared by Dr. John E. Marshall Matt. 26:45a (Holman) Then He came to the disciples and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting?” For the third time, Jesus found them sleeping. He had hoped they would...

Perspective: Be Awake or Asleep?

by | Jul 26, 2017 | Matthew, Matthew 26

Matthew 26:40-44 Perspective: Be Awake or Asleep? Prepared by Dr. John E. Marshall Matthew 26:40 (Holman) Then He came to the disciples and found them sleeping. He asked Peter, “So, couldn’t you stay awake with Me one hour?” To overlook Jesus’ disappointment here is...

Perspective: God’s Will or My Will?

by | Jul 13, 2017 | Matthew, Matthew 36

Matthew 26:39b-c Perspective: God’s Will or My Will? Prepared by Dr. John E. Marshall Matthew 26:39b “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me.” At this torturous moment in the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus had said He was about to die of a broken heart...

Facedown

by | Mar 23, 2017 | Matthew, Matthew 26

Matthew 26:36-39a Facedown Prepared by Dr. John E. Marshall Matt. 26:36-37a (Holman) Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and He told the disciples, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” Taking along Peter and the two sons of Zebedee,. . ....

We’re Weaker Than We Think

by | Mar 23, 2017 | Matthew, Matthew 26

Matthew 26:31b-35 We’re Weaker Than We Think Prepared by Dr. John E. Marshall Matt. 26:31b (Holman) . . .for it is written: I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered. On this evening when the powers of darkness were let loose in the...

Holy Week: Sing!

by | Mar 9, 2017 | Matthew, Matthew 26

Matthew 26:29-31a Holy Week: Sing! Prepared by Dr. John E. Marshall Matt. 26:29 (Holman) But I tell you, from this moment I will not drink of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it in a new way in My Father’s kingdom with you. The thought in our...