Our Way of Hope

Therefore say to the children of Israel: ‘I am the Lord; I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, I will rescue you from their bondage, and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with great judgments. I will take you as My people, and I will be your God. Then you shall know that I am the Lord your God who brings you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians.

Words

Leyl Shemurim - Hebrew for Night of Watching

Within the space of a single verse, the Torah twice refers to the night of the Seder as leil shimurim, a night that is guarded: It is a night that is guarded by G‑d to take them (Israel) out of Egypt, this night remains to G‑d a night that is guarded throughout the generations (Exodus, 12:42).

Gath Shemim - Olive Press, “Gethsemane” in English

Mark 14:32 ESV

And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.”

Mount of Olives - Grove of olive trees across the Kidron Valley from Jerusalem

(Map of Jerusalem)

Text

Mark 14:32–42 NIV

They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” He took Peter, James and John along with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled. “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death,” he said to them. “Stay here and keep watch.” Going a little farther, he fell to the ground and prayed that if possible the hour might pass from him. “Abba, Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.” Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Simon,” he said to Peter, “are you asleep? Couldn’t you keep watch for one hour? Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” Once more he went away and prayed the same thing. When he came back, he again found them sleeping, because their eyes were heavy. They did not know what to say to him. Returning the third time, he said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Enough! The hour has come. Look, the Son of Man is delivered into the hands of sinners. Rise! Let us go! Here comes my betrayer!”

Mark 14:

Fifth Cup: Our Way of Hope

(Video from That the World May Know Volume 11, Episode 5)

The Price Has Been Paid

1 Peter 2:24 NIV

“He himself bore our sins” in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by his wounds you have been healed.”

1 Peter 2

2 Corinthians 5:21 NIV

God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.

2 Corinthians

Galatians 3:13 NIV

Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a pole.”

Watch What Jesus Does

Jesus, the Perfect Man, knows that humiliation, suffering and death are ahead of Him.

Jesus, Perfect Man and Son of God, knows He will be taking the wrath of God for the sins of the World

Jesus, Perfect Man and Son of God, is the perfect sacrifice for us so we can be reconciled to the Father

Jesus, Perfect Man and Son of God, surrendered Himself voluntarily and unconditionally to drain the cup of God's wrath toward sin for us

Lord’s Supper

Luke 22:14–20 NIV

When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, “I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer. For I tell you, I will not eat it again until it finds fulfillment in the kingdom of God.” After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among you. For I tell you I will not drink again from the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.” And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.

Luke 22:14-

God’s Promises

I will take you out - He has taken me out of my past life

I will set you free - He has set me free from the enemy

I will redeem you - His power has made me a new creation in Christ

I will take you as my people - I am a member of God’s Family

Exodus 6:6–7 NKJV

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