Q1. Prayer against Temptation

[linda bass]

Jesus asked His disciples to pray because He didn't want them falling into temptation.

Jesus knew they would be facing the temptation of denying who He is for fear of their own lives.

The content of their prayer was to be to pray that they wouldn't fall into temptation.

I like to think they started out praying, but eventually they allowed sleep to overcome them.

I think Jesus wanted to be alone during His own time of prayer because He wanted to talk to His Father in solitude.

[Katzen]

He wanted His disciples to pray because He knew it would give them strength. Since He knew He'd soon be leaving them, they'd be facing all kinds of new temptations. He watned them to pray to not give in to temptations. No, they didn't pray...they fell asleep. "Lead us not into temptation". Jesus wanted to be alone so as not to be disturbed, plus, there are times in our lives, that we need to be alone...to be in pain alone, etc. Sometimes, there are things we can't share with others.

[alisicia]

156. "SIX DAYS BEFORE THE PASSOVER" (John 12:1).

We are furnished by Scripture with certain facts and fixed points which, taken together, enable us (1) to determine the events which filled up the days of "the last week" of our Lord's life on earth; (2) to fix the day of His crucifixion; and (3) to ascertain the duration of the time He remained in the tomb.

The difficulties connected with these three have arisen (1) from not having noted these fixed points; (2) from the fact of Gentiles' not having been conversant with the law concerning the three great feasts of the LORD; and (3) from not having reckoned the days as commencing (some six hours before our own) and running from sunset to sunset, instead of from midnight to midnight.

To remove these difficulties, we must note :--

I. That the first day of each of the three feasts, Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles, was "a holy convocation", a "sabbath" on which no servile work was to be done. See Lev. 23:7, 24, 35. Cp. Ex. 12:16.

"That Sabbath" and the "high day" of John 19:31, was the "holy convocation", the first day of the feast, which quite overshadowed the ordinary weekly sabbath.

It was called by the Jews Yom tov ( = Good day), and this is the greeting on that day throughout Jewry down to the present time.

This great sabbath, having been mistaken from the earliest times for the weekly sabbath, has led to all the confusion.

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II. This has naturally caused the further difficulty as to the Lord's statement that "even as Jonah was in the belly of the fish three days and three nights, so shall the Son of man be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights" (Matt. 12:40). Now, while it is quite correct to speak according to Hebrew idiom of "three days" or "three years", while they are only parts of three days or three years, yet that idiom does not apply in a case like this, where "three nights" are mentioned in addition to "three days". It will be noted that the Lord not only definitely states this, but repeats the full phraseology, so that we may not mistake it. See the subject fully discussed in Ap. 144.

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III. We have therefore the following facts furnished for our sure guidance :

1. The "high day" of John 19:31 was the first day of the feast.

2. The "first day of the feast" was on the 15th day of Nisan.

3. The 15th day of Nisan, commenced at sunset on what we should call the 14th.

4. "Six days before the passover" (John 12:1) takes us back to the 9th day of Nisan.

5. "After two days is the passover" (Matt. 26:2. Mark 14:1) takes us to the 13th day of Nisan.

6. "The first day of the week", the day of the resurrection (Matt. 28:1, &c.), was from our Saturday sunset to our Sunday sunset. This fixes the days of the week, just as the above fix the days of the month, for:

7. Reckoning back from this, "three days and three nights" (Matt. 12:40), we arrive at the day of the burial, which must have been before sunset, on the 14th of Nisan; i.e. before our Wednesday sunset.

8. This makes the sixth day before the passover (the 9th day of Nisan) to be our Thursday sunset to Friday sunset.

Therefore Wednesday, Nisan 14th (commencing on the Tuesday at sunset), was "the preparation day", on which the crucifixion took place : for all four Gospels definitely say that this was the day on which the Lord was buried (before our Wednesday sunset), "because it was the preparation [day]" the bodies should not remain upon the cross on the sabbath day, "for that sabbath day was a high day", and, therefore, not the ordinary seventh day, or weekly sabbath. See John 19:31

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IV. It follows, therefore, that the Lord being crucified on "the preparation day" could not have eaten of the Passover lamb, which was not slain until the evening of the 14th of Nisan (i.e. afternoon). On that day the daily sacrifice was killed at the 6th hour (noon) and offered about the 7th hour (1 p.m.). The killing of the Passover lambs began directly afterwards. Thus it is clear, that if the killing of the Passover lambs did not commence until about four hours after our Lord had been hanging upon the Cross, and would not have been concluded at the ninth hour (3 p.m.) when "He gave up the ghost;" -- no "Passover lamb" could have been eaten at the "last supper" on the previous evening.

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V. With these facts before us, we are now in a position to fill in the several days of the Lord's last week with the events recorded in the Gospels. By noting that the Lord returned to Bethany (or to the Mount of Olives) each night of that week, we are able to determine both the several days and the events that took place in them.

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THE SIXTH DAY BEFORE THE PASSOVER, THE 9TH DAY OF NISAN.

(Our Thursday sunset to Friday sunset)

MATTHEW. MARK. LUKE. JOHN.

The Lord approaches Jerusalem from Jericho ............. 19:1-10

He passes our Thursday night at the house of Zacchaeus 19:5

And delivers the Parable of the Pounds 19:11-27

He proceeds toward Jerusalem 19:28

He sends two disciples (apenanti) for an "***" and a "colt" (two animals) 21:1-7

And makes His first entry from Bethphage (not Bethany) (Ap. 153) 21:8, 9

He is unexpected, and they ask "Who is this?" 21:10, 11

He cleanses the Temple 21:12-16

He returns to Bethany 21:17 12:1

THE FIFTH DAY BEFORE THE PASSOVER, THE 10TH DAY OF NISAN.

(Our Friday sunset to Saturday sunset.)

The Lord passes the Sabbath at Bethany; and after sunset (on our Saturday), the first of three suppers was made, probably at the house of Lazarus, in Bethany (Ap. 157) ............. .............. ................. 12:2

At this supper the first of two anointings took place (Ap. 158) 12:3-11

THE FOURTH DAY BEFORE THE PASSOVER, THE 11TH DAY OF NISAN.

(Our Saturday sunset to Sunday sunset), the Gentile "Palm Sunday".

The second, or triumphal entry into Jerusalem. He sends two disciples (katenanti) for a colt (one animal). See Ap. 153 ............... 11:1-7 19:29-35 12:12-

The Lord starts from Bethany (not Bethphage) and is met by multitudes from Jerusalem (Ap. 153). 1:8-10 19:36-40 12:12-19

He weeps over the city. 19:41-44

He enters the Temple, looks around. 11:11-

And Returns to Bethany. 11:11

THE THIRD DAY BEFORE THE PASSOVER, THE 12TH DAY OF NISAN

(Our Sunday sunset to Monday sunset).

In the morning (our Monday a.m.) the Lord returns to Jerusalem. 21:18 11:12

The Fig-tree cursed. 21:19-22 11:13, 14

The Temple. Further cleansing. 11:15-17 19:45, 46

In the Temple. Further teaching. "Certain Greeks". 19:47- 12:20-50

Opposition of Rulers. 11:18 19:-47, 48

He goes out of the city (probably to Bethany; see Luke 21:37, 38, below). 11:19

THE SECOND DAY BEFORE THE PASSOVER, THE 13TH DAY OF NISAN.

(Our Monday sunset to Tuesday sunset).

In the morning (our Tuesday a.m.) on the way to Jerusalem, the question of the disciples about the Fig Tree. 11:20-26 .............

In Jerusalem again; and in the Temple. 21:23-27 11:27-33 20:1-8

In Jerusalem teaching in Parables; and questions. 21:28-23:39 12:1-44 20:9-21:4

The first great prophecy, in the Temple (Ap. 155). 21:5-36

(Parenthetical statement as to the Lord's custom during this week). 21:37, 38

The second great prophecy, on the Mount of Olives. 24:1-51 13:1-37

The second great prophecy, continued (Ap. 155). 25:1-46

"After two days is the Passover". 26:1-5 14:1, 2

He returns to Bethany, and is present at the second supper in the house of Simon the leper. The second Anointing. See Ap. 157 and 158. 26:6-13 14:3-9

THE DAY BEFORE THE PASSOVER -- THE 14TH DAY OF NISAN --

"THE PREPARATION DAY" -- THE DAY OF THE CRUCIFIXION.

(Our Tuesday sunset to Wednesday sunset).

The plot of Judas Iscariot to betray the Lord. 26:14-16 14:10, 11 22:1-6

The "preparation" for the last supper (*1). 26:17-19 14:12-16 22:7-13

"The even was come" (our Tuesday after sunset) when the plot for the betrayal was ripe for execution. 26:20 14:17

The last supper, commencing with the washing of the feet. 13:1-20

The announcement of the betrayal, &c. 26:21-25 14:18-21 13:21-30

The supper eaten, the "New Covenant" made (Jer. 31:31). The lamb abolished, bread and wine substituted. 26:26-29 14:22-25 22:14-23

The first prophecy of Peter's denials (Ap. 160). 13:31-38

The strife; who should be the greatest, &c. 22:24-30

The second prophecy of Peter's denials (Ap. 160). 22:31-34

The final appeal to His first commission (Luke 9:3). 22:35-38

The last discourse to the eleven, followed by His prayer. 14:1-17:26

They go to Gethsemane. 26:30-35 14:26-29 22:39 18:1

The third prophecy of Peter's denials (Ap. 160). 14:30, 31

The agony in the garden. 26:36-46 14:32-42 22:40-46

The apprehension of the Lord (Ap. 165). 26:47-56 14:43-50 22:47-54 18:2-11

The escape of Lazarus (see notes on Mark 14:51, 52). 14:51, 52

The trials: continued throughout our Tuesday night. 26:57-27:31 14:53-15:19 22:54-23:25 18:12-19:13

About the sixth hour (our Tuesday midnight) Pilate said "Behold your King". 19:14, 15

Led away to be crucified. 27:31-34 15:20-23 23:26-31 19:16, 17

And "led with Him" two "malefactors" (kakourgoi) (Ap. 164). 23:32, 33 19:18

Discussion with Pilate about the Inscriptions (Ap. 168). 19:19-22

The dividing of the garments. 27:35-37 15:24 23:34 19:23, 24

"It was the third hour, and they crucified Him" (our 9 a.m. Wednesday). 15:25, 26

"Then were there two robbers" (lestai) crucified with Him" (Ap. 164). 27:38 15:27, 28

The revilings of the rulers, both "robbers", and one "malefactor". 27:39-44 15:29-32 23:35-43

The Lord's mother and John. 19:25, 27

"The sixth hour" (our Wednesday noon) and the darkness (Ap. 165). 27:45-49 15:33 23:44, 45

"The ninth hour" (our Wednesday 3 p.m.) and the expiring cry (Ap. 165). 27:50 15:34-37 23:46 19:28-30

Subsequent events 27:51-56 15:38-41 23:47-49 19:31-37

Buried in haste before sunset (our Wednesday about 6 p.m.), before the "high day" (the first day of the Feast began), our Wednesday sunset. 27:57-66 15:42-47 23:50-56 19:38-42

"THE FIRST DAY OF THE FEAST" - "THE HIGH DAY" (Yom tov) - THE 15TH DAY OF NISAN.

(Our Wednesday sunset to Thursday sunset.)

THE FIRST NIGHT AND FIRST DAY IN THE TOMB.

THE SECOND DAY OF THE FEAST - THE 16TH DAY OF NISAN.

(Our Thursday sunset to Friday sunset.)

THE SECOND NIGHT AND SECOND DAY IN THE TOMB.

THE THIRD DAY OF THE FEAST - "THE (WEEKLY) SABBATH" - THE 17TH DAY OF NISAN

(Our Friday sunset to Saturday sunset.)

THE THIRD NIGHT AND THIRD DAY IN THE TOMB.

"THE FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK" - THE 18TH DAY OF NISAN

(Our Saturday sunset : "the third day" of Matt. 16:21, &c.; not the third day of the Feast.)

Thus the Resurrection of the Lord took place at our Saturday sunset or thereabouts on "the third day"; cp. "after three days" (Matt. 27:63. Mark 8:31.). 28:1-10 16:1-18 24:1-49 20:1-23

[For the sequence of events connected with and following the Resurrection, see Ap. 166.]

It will be seen from the above that we have neither power nor authority to alter or shift any day or date; or to change the order or position of any of the events recorded in the Holy Writ.

Each day is marked by a return to Bethany during the last week (up to the Preparation Day); and each day is filled with the recorded events.

It follows, therefore, that the Lord was crucified on our Wednesday; was buried on that day before sunset; and remained "three days and three nights" in the tomb, as foretold by Him in Matt. 12:40; rising from the dead on "the third day", "the first day of the week".

The fixed days and dates, at either end, hold the whole period as in a vice, and place the whole subject on a sure foundation.

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(*1) The words in Mark 14:12 and Luke 22:7 refer to "the first day of unleavened bread", which was the 14th day of Nisan, and therefore "the preparation day". That is why the Lord goes on to tell the two disciples to go and make preparation for the Passover.

The Shepherds Chapel

[LisaZ]

Q1. (22:40-41, 45-46) Why did he ask his disciples to pray? What temptation did Jesus know they would be facing? What was the content of their prayer to be?

Jesus asked his disciples to pray so that they would not enter into temptation. He knew they would be facing circumstances that would cause fear and doubt and he wanted them to pray so that they would be courageous and faithful to Him and the truth of who Jesus is.

Did they actually pray this prayer diligently?

They did not pray this prayer diligently at all, they kept falling asleep.

How does the Lord's Prayer word this kind of prayer?

"Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil"

Why do you think Jesus wanted to be alone during his own prayer?

I think because Jesus was so anguished he wanted a bit of privacy with his Father, so that he could fully express his heartwrenching emotions, but he was not far from the disciples because he wanted the human contact as well.

[Linda Stanley]

JESUS ASKED THE DISCIPLES TO PRAY SO THEY WOULD NOT FALL INTO TEMPTATION,BECAUSE HE WOULD BE LEAVING THEM SOON.THEY WERE ABOUT TO SEE JESUS DIE,SO I WOULD SAY THEIR CONTENT OF THEIR PRAYER WOULD BE TO STRENGTHEN THEM TO WHAT THEY WILL FACE.IM SURE THEY PRAYED DILIGENTLY,BUT WE ALL ARE WEAK IN MANY TRIALS OF OUR LIFE,AND SO WERE THEY.IN THE LORDS PRAYER WE PRAY FOR GOD TO LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATIONS AND KEEP US FROM EVIL.IM SURE THEY HAD TO PRAY PRETTY MUCH THE SAME PRAYER.I BELIEVE JESUS WANTED TO BE ALONE DURING HIS OWN PRAYER SO HE COULD BE WITH HIS FATHER AND GAIN STRENGTH KNOWING HE WOULD BE SEPERATED FROM HIS FATHER INORDER TO DIE FOR THE SINS OF THE WORLD.

[masika]

Jesus asked the disciples to pray that they would not fall into temptation because He knew that He would soon be leaving them. Jesus also knew they would need extra strength to face the temptation ahead - temptations to run away or to deny their relationship with Him .They were about to see Jesus die .Would they still think He was the Messiah ? The disciples' strongest temptation would undoubtedly be to think they had been deceived .

[JustJeff]

Our Lord knows our future (PRAISE HIM!) and He knew that the disciples would be shaken at His trial and execution. They would be tempted to run and abandon their faith.

In such a time as this the prayer would be for strength and courage to continue on in the Lord.

Unfortunately, they were weary in doubt and fear and fell asleep rather that pray.

In the Lord's Prayer, we ask not to be lead into temptation, asking God to strengthen us during these times.

Jesus taught us that in moments of personal prayer we were not to pray openly, but to go into our prayer closet to be at one with the Father. He was practicing what He taught.

[april]

Q1. (22:40-41, 45-46) Why did he ask his disciples to pray? What temptation did Jesus know they would be facing? What was the content of their prayer to be? Did they actually pray this prayer diligently? How does the Lord's Prayer word this kind of prayer? Why do you think Jesus wanted to be alone during his own prayer?

He asked his disiciples to pray so they would all be in unity and helping each other through this hard time.

The tempation was the temptation of turning away and running and not supporting Jesus in his time of need

God help us not to give in to the temptation. No they fell asleep. Lead us not into temptation but deliver

us from evil.. He had to do it on his own the cross the death and resurection they couldn't help because He

was doing it all for them. Because of His great love for us.

[L. Turner]

Jesus asked his disciples to pray so that they would not fall into temptation. He knew that they would face great temptation after his death. They would be tempeted to give up, which is what they did for a time. Peter went fishing. They were like lost sheep, not knowing what to do.

Jesus wanted them to pray for strength and to be encouraged. He wanted them to find comfort and direction for their lives. Just as he daily spent time with the Father for direction. We are also encougaged to fellowship with the Holy Spirit daily, so that we can find direction for our lives.

The content of their prayer was to be "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil."

No they did not pray this prayer diligently, they were already over come by sorrow to the point that they were sleeping.

I believe that Jesus wanted to be alone, so that he could hear clearly from the Father. I also believe that when we are alone in prayer, we are more apt to be free and open about our desire. Jesus knew what the Father's will was. What he was asking is, Father is there another way of doing this? My will is not to do it this way, but never the less your will be done.

[oblay]

Q1. (22:40-41, 45-46) Why did he ask his disciples to pray?

Q2.What temptation did Jesus know they would be facing?

Q3.What was the content of their prayer to be?

Q4.Did they actually pray this prayer diligently?

Q5.How does the Lord's Prayer word this kind of prayer?

Q6.Why do you think Jesus wanted to be alone during his own prayer?

A1. So that they will not succumb to temptation.

A2. Temptation to give way to sleep and not pray anymore, to the body weaknesses etc.

A3. That God will deliver them from temptation and give them grace.

A4. Maybe, in many occassions, but not when they were waiting for Jesus at Gethsemane.

A5. ..."Your kingdom come. Your will be done..."

..."Do not bring us to the test, but deliver us from evil..."

A6. With this, He can be relaxed and focused on His own petitions when praying. He can also commune this way better and let Him open up to God without inhibitions, unlike when one is in a group prayer, one usually thinks of others and try to jibe with their petitions in order for the prayer to be like as one.

[AngelOnLine]

Q1. (22:40-41, 45-46) Why did he ask his disciples to pray?

He wanted them to pray for strength to not give into the temptation that He knew they would be facing.

What temptation did Jesus know they would be facing?

Lying about knowing Jesus when they were questioned about it.

What was the content of their prayer to be?

They were to pray for strength so they wouldn't be led into temptation.

Did they actually pray this prayer diligently?

No, they fell asleep when Jesus went to pray. They had no idea what was about to happen.

How does the Lord's Prayer word this kind of prayer?

[Patsy Laycoax]

Jesus asked his disciples to pray that they would not give in to temptation. He knew they would be facing the temptation to cut and run or deny knowing him in the case of Peter. The content of their prayer was to be for the Father to stengthen them against the temptation to lose faith in Jesus.

No, they did not pray diligently because they fell asleep. The Lord's prayer says, lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. I think Jesus wanted to be alone because he was in such stress and agony over the cup he was about to drink that he needed to be alone with the Father to hear clearly from him without any distractions while he prayed.

[Shelly1728]

Jesus wanted the disciples to pray so that they might stay strong in a time of coming doubt. He knew that the disciples still did not understand fully the Scriptures that prophesied His death and sacrifice for man. He knew that many of them assumed He would soon take the kingship and defeat Rome. He knew that His death would throw many of them into confusion and fear, and in these times, humans are tempted to lose faith and give up on Him. This reminds me that we too will have times of complete confusion where we don't understand what God is doing in our lives and that prayer can bring us through them. The disciples failed to pray, though, and instead slept. Jesus wanted them to pray that they might not fall into temptation because He knew that only prayer would give them the strength they needed in the time to come.

I think it is a natural human response to want to be alone when we are wrestling with God in prayer over something we know others won't understand. Jesus, too, wanted to be alone for whatever reason, but maybe because the sorrow was just too intense for his disciples to understand or share in.

[Commissioned]

Q1. (22:40-41, 45-46) Why did he ask his disciples to pray?

Jesus ask his disciples to pray that they do not fall into temptation.

What temptation did Jesus know they would be facing?

Jesus knew that soon they would face the temptation to deny Him as their Master.

What was the content of their prayer to be?

They are to pray that they won't "enter into" or give into the temptation.

Did they actually pray this prayer diligently?

No. They fell asleep.

How does the Lord's Prayer word this kind of prayer?

"Lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil."

Why do you think Jesus wanted to be alone during his own prayer?

I think Jesus wanted to be alone in the presence of His Father. Its the same place we ougth to yearn to be.

[nancychua]

Q1. (22:40-41, 45-46) Why did he ask his disciples to pray? What temptation did Jesus know they would be facing? What was the content of their prayer to be? Did they actually pray this prayer diligently? How does the Lord's Prayer word this kind of prayer? Why do you think Jesus wanted to be alone during his own prayer?

Why did he ask his disciples to pray?

1). Jesus asked his disciples to pray because He knew that they would be tempted by the devil. The only way to resist the evil plan is to pray to the Father that He would intervene on their behalf.

2). Jesus knew that when they were tempted only prayer would give them the strength & power to overcome their fear and doubts. He wanted them to find comfort and direction for their lives.

3). The content of their prayer was not to be lead away by the temptation.

4). They didn`t pray so diligently with much conviction as what Christ was praying.

5). The Lord`s Prayer word was `lead us not into temptation,but deliver us from the evil one.'

6). He wanted to have quiet time in prayer with the Father so he could gain strength & wisdom knowing he would be separated from His Father in order to die for the sin of the world.

[plethra]

Q1. (22:40-41, 45-46) Why did he ask his disciples to pray? What temptation did Jesus know they would be facing? What was the content of their prayer to be? Did they actually pray this prayer diligently? How does the Lord's Prayer word this kind of prayer? Why do you think Jesus wanted to be alone during his own prayer?

1. that they fall not into temptation

2. temptation to run, to fosake His teachings that they had spent so much time in. That they not give in to fear and doubt

3. That they not enter into temptation. We all are tempted, that is satans job, but we pray that we don't give in to it.

4. No they did not pray diligently

5. The Lord's prayer words it "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil

6. Because He knew that this was the time that the crucial decision would be made. He needed time alone with HIS Father.

I have heard it said that it was in the garden that HE actually laid down HIS life. He died to self before the crucifiction at this time.

[Craig]

Q1. (22:40-41, 45-46) Why did he ask his disciples to pray? What temptation did Jesus know they would be facing? What was the content of their prayer to be? Did they actually pray this prayer diligently? How does the Lord's Prayer word this kind of prayer? Why do you think Jesus wanted to be alone during his own prayer?

Jesus asked his disciples to pray that they would not fall into temptation. Jesus knew that events surrendering His arrest, trial, crucifixation, and burial would create confusion and an opportunity for satan to sow seeds of doubt and denial.

The content of their prayer was to be that they would not give in to temptation, but resist it -- overcome it. They didn't pray this prayer diligently because they fell into confusion and denial for a time.

Jesus words this in the Lord's Prayer: "And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one."

Jesus wanted to spend private time with His Father as we should do in order to have a close, intimate relationship with God.

[Stan]

Q1. (22:40-41, 45-46) Why did he ask his disciples to pray? What temptation did Jesus know they would be facing? What was the content of their prayer to be? Did they actually pray this prayer diligently? How does the Lord's Prayer word this kind of prayer? Why do you think Jesus wanted to be alone during his own prayer?

He ask them to pray that they would not fall into temptation. He knew thay would be facing the Jews questions about knowing Him and were they His followers. They were to pray for strength and that the Holy Spirit would help them overcome weakness. They were sleeping from the worry and fear that they knew was coming,so they didn't pray diligently although they may have prayed scripture does not tells they did or didn't. It says lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil. I thing that the grief cause Him to want to be alone but the closeness to His Father might have been a reason but I think that He knew the seriousness of the times and wanted to get His Spirit in line with His Father's will.

[Nina]

Q1. (22:40-41, 45-46) Why did he ask his disciples to pray? What temptation did Jesus know they would be facing? What was the content of their prayer to be? Did they actually pray this prayer diligently? How does the Lord's Prayer word this kind of prayer? Why do you think Jesus wanted to be alone during his own prayer?

Jesus asked his disciples to pray so they would not give in to the temptations they would be facing. He knew they would be tempted to turn from him, and not acknowledge that they were his disciples.

The important part of their prayer was to be that they would be strong and not fall into temptation.

They kept falling asleep and then gave in to temptation so it does not seem that they prayed diligently.

The Lord's prayer is worded Lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.

He also was praying for strength and wisdom from His Father.

[iam4-1god]

Q1. (22:40-41, 45-46) Why did he ask his disciples to pray? What temptation did Jesus know they would be facing? What was the content of their prayer to be? Did they actually pray this prayer diligently? How does the Lord's Prayer word this kind of prayer? Why do you think Jesus wanted to be alone during his own prayer?

Jesus knew that His disciples would encounter all kinds of temptations because of what He would go through. He wanted them to be able to stand fast and unmovable as events unfolded.

The disciples were so miserable because of all the they knew was going to happen-much of it beyond their comprehension-that they probably cried themselves to sleep, or they were so tired from all the crying and grief that they slept.

The Lord's Prayer says, "Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil".

Alone time with The Father is very important. God wants it just as much as we need it. It's like being alone with your spouse. When you don't spend quality time with your spouse, things start going bad. It's that way with God, too. When we don't take time to hear and speak to God, things go wrong.

To me, it shakes out like this: Jesus had told the disciples what was going to happen. They heard Him, but they didn't understand some of it. When the time got closer for it all to happen, they couldn't take the heat- or, bear the weight of it, so they went to sleep to avoid it. In the meantime, Jesus was in the garden asking The Father to remove this task from Him, but that He would do whatever The Father wanted Him to do. Ok, now they are on the same page. So, when Jesus returns to the disciples, He finds them sleeping, instead of praying. Which is pretty much what we do, sometimes.

[JanMary]

Q1. (22:40-41, 45-46) Why did he ask his disciples to pray?

That they may not (at all) enter into temptation.

What temptation did Jesus know they would be facing?

To become paralyzed with fear, to deny Him and fall away under pressure and persecution.

What was the content of their prayer to be?

They were to pray with Him, for what He was going to face..for His submission and strength and for their own.

Did they actually pray this prayer diligently?

No, it appears that they were in a stupor of sleep...or sleep of exhaustion. I was in a church for awhile that every time I went, I could hardly keep my eyes open. I noticed others looking groggy as well. I mentioned it to the Pastor, and he and the elders prayed against the spirit of stupor over the congregation. It left and never came back.

How does the Lord's Prayer word this kind of prayer?

Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil...for THINE IS THE KINGDOM.

Why do you think Jesus wanted to be alone during his own prayer?

In order to be completely intimate with His Father...to pour out His heart. Perhaps in order to not frighten them or to protect Himself from their attempts to dissuade Him from going through with the crucifixion, in their grief. I believe He wanted to be undistracted by anything or anyone, in order to do the warfare of submitting to the Father's will as He faced death and the sins of the whole world being put on Him and the impending separation from His Father for the first time, when He had to look away from His Son covered in my filth.

[swordwoman]

Q1. (22:40-41, 45-46) Why did he ask his disciples to pray? What temptation did Jesus know they would be facing? What was the content of their prayer to be? Did they actually pray this prayer diligently? How does the Lord's Prayer word this kind of prayer? Why do you think Jesus wanted to be alone during his own prayer?

He asked His disciples to pray so they would not enter into (fall into) the temptation that was inevidetable.

The temptation that faces all of us...the temptation that is in the world.

The content of their prayer was to be for strength and submission to the Father's will in order that Jesus would be able to complete His work at the Cross.

No...they fell asleep.

Lead us NOT into temptation, but deliver us from evil...for Thine is the Kingdom, the Power and the Glory...

To be fully focused and intimate with the Father. To be alone to "pour out His heart." "Setting it all straight" without any distractions....no matter how well intended.

[RickJW]

Q1. (22:40-41, 45-46) Why did he ask his disciples to pray? What temptation did Jesus know they would be facing? What was the content of their prayer to be? Did they actually pray this prayer diligently? How does the Lord's Prayer word this kind of prayer? Why do you think Jesus wanted to be alone during his own prayer?

Jesus knows that His disciples will be tempted, to deny that they are His followers, to take revenge on them that come to arrest Him, and in other ways, as His life on earth is about to be ended. He asks that they pray for the same reason that He is about to pray, that they may receive strength from God the Father. The fact that they fell asleep during, or instead of, praying shows that they did not pray diligently. In the Lord's Prayer, we pray that 'thy will be done', acknowledging that while we may be able to convince God to make 'minor course adjustments' from time to time - such as when Abraham prayed on behalf of Lot and his family - we cannot affect the overall plan that God has in store for His creation.

Jesus needed some 'alone time' with His Father on this crucial night. Both Jesus and God needed strength, as Jesus was about to give up His own life, and God about to give up His only Son's life, as redeeming sacrifice for people that had let Him down over and over again, and would continue to do so, as we, indeed, continue to do unto this very day.

[csreeves]

Q1. (22:40-41, 45-46) Why did he ask his disciples to pray? What temptation did Jesus know they would be facing? What was the content of their prayer to be? Did they actually pray this prayer diligently? How does the Lord's Prayer word this kind of prayer? Why do you think Jesus wanted to be alone during his own prayer?

Jesus asked the disciples to pray that he be stron and resist the devil's temptation. The devil tempted Jesus to 3 specific miracles and he would make him ruler of this world if he would only obey. Jesus refused the disciples slept even when he came and woke them up. The content of the prayer was to be in the sharing of liked minds in prayer to their Creator. Jesus withdrew from the crowds because he knew he alone was in a crisis and and needed to concentrate on his prayer with God.

[Daff]

Q1. (22:40-41, 45-46) Why did he ask his disciples to pray? What temptation did Jesus know they would be facing? What was the content of their prayer to be? Did they actually pray this prayer diligently? How does the Lord's Prayer word this kind of prayer? Why do you think Jesus wanted to be alone during his own prayer?

Firstly, I think Jesus was wanting the support, strength and faith of their prayers to help him through this terrible hour he was facing. He also knew that they were going to be faced with being asked about Jesus and whether they would remain faithful to him. However, they did not pray diligently because they allowed their tiredness to overcome the need for prayer and slept.

v.13 of the Lord's prayer states "lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil'.

Jesus wanted to be alone because the disciples did not understand the kind of death he was facing. God has a timing to reveal everything.