Introduction

  • I Corinthians 11:23-25 – “in remembrance of me”

Go to the garden for deeper faith and love

  • Song – vs. 1-2
  • Christ’s agony in the garden
    • Matthew 26:31, 36-47, 56; Luke 22:44
  • Christ’s attitude in the garden
    • Matthew 26:39, 42; John 4:34; 10:11, 18

Go to the cross for stronger faith and love

  • Song – vs. 3-4
  • Christ’s suffering on the cross
    • Matthew 27:27
  • Christ’s willingness to suffer, although innocent
    • Matthew 27:38-40, 44; I Peter 2:21-24
  • Christ’s love for all
    • Romans 5:8; John 3:16

Turn again to the world with a changed perspective

  • Song – vs. 5
  • Changing our perspective towards Christ
    • I Peter 2:21; John 14:15; I John 5:3
  • Changing our perspective towards those around us
    • II Corinthians 5:14-15; Mark 16:15-16