So much happens on this day of the Holy Week. Probably the most familiar is the Last Supper.
"And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it and gave to them and said, Take, eat: this is my body. And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them and they all drank of it. And he said unto them, this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many. Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God."
Mark 14:22-25
His followers did not understand what He was saying...they would not realize until later after his death and resurrection. That night as they ate and had fellowship together, one of the twelve, Judas Iscariot, would betray Him.
It was in the Garden of Gethsamane where Jesus prayed to His Father "And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: neverthelesss not as I will, but as thou wilt." Matthew 26:39
Jesus knew that He would be facing a horrible death. He would have to take the punishment for all our wrong doings. Although as a man He asked God if there was another way but since crucifixion was the only way, He was willing to do that for you...and for me. The love that must be required to do that is far beyond my ability to understand. All I have to do believe and accept it. Very simple.
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