Father, Not My Will but Yours

Luke 22:39-46

Key Verse 42

“Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.”

1. Read verses 39-40. Why did Jesus go with His disciples to the Mount of Olives? (39) What do the words "as usual" suggest? (21:37-38) What did Jesus say before He withdrew? (40) What can we learn from Jesus’ exhortation?

2. Read verses 41-44. Describe the way Jesus prayed. (41) What did He pray for? (42) What did Jesus mean by "this cup"? (Mk 10:38-39) What was God's will? (Lk 9:22) Who helped Jesus? (43) How did Jesus struggle to deny His will? (44) What can we learn from His prayer?

3. Read verses 45-46. What did Jesus’ disciples do while He prayed? (45) What does this show about them? How did Jesus help them? (46)