THEMES FROM THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS AND THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES (a) My soul is...
THEMES FROM THE SYNOPTIC GOSPELS AND THE ACTS OF THE APOSTLES
(a) My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me. Give an account of what happened to Jesus after he made this statement.
(b) State two ways by which one can assist people going through challenges.
Explanation
(a) (Matt 26: 36-56, Mark14:32:52):
(i) Jesus and his disciples went to the garden of Gethsemane to pray
(ii) He took with him Peter, James and John to another place leaving the rest behind.
(iii) Jesus then left the three and went further to pray alone.
(iv) He prayed saying my father, if it be possible; let this cup pass from me, nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt.
(v) Jesus came back to the three and found them sleeping and He asked Peter whether they could not watch with Him for one hour.
(vi) Jesus then told them to that they would not enter into temptation/the spirit was willing but the flesh is weak
(vii) Again, for the second time Jesus went away to play au if it was possible the-cup should pass by him.
(viii) Jesus came back and found the three disciples asleep again.
(ix)He left them and went to pray for the third time and He came back to meet them asleep.
(×) He asked them whether they were still sleeping and taking their rest.
(xi) Jesus then told them that the hour was at hand and the son of man would be betrayed into the hands of sinners.
(xii)He made them aware that the betrayer was at hand so they should get ready to go.
(xiii) As Jesus was speaking, Judas Iscariot led a crowd with swords and clubs.
(xiv) The crowd attempted arresting Jesus after Judas had kissed him.
(xv) One of Jesus' disciples drew out a sword and cut off the ears of a servant of the high priest.
(xvi) Jesus rebuked the disciple saying all who take the sword perish by the sword.
(xvii) He then fixed the ear of the servant back
(xviii)Jesus was then arrested and taken to Caiaphas.
(xix) All the disciples except Peter deserted him
(b) (i) One has to visit the one going through the challenge.
(ii) One should pray with them.
(iii) One should assist the person in cash or kind when necessary.
(iv) Counseling the victim.
(v) Relocating/changing the victim's environment.
(vi) Seeking redress/justice for the victim.
(vii) Advocacy
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