176: Crushed for Our Sake: Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane
šæ What really happened in Gethsemane?
In this moving and powerful episode of Talkinā Bible, Rohan Bell and Phil Wearden reflect on Jesusā darkest night in the Garden of Gethsemaneāthe moment He surrendered His will to the Father.
š He was crushed by grief, abandoned by His friends, and facing the full weight of the worldās sin.
Together, Rohan and Phil unpack:
š„ Why Jesusā agony in the garden matters for us today
š What it means when He said, āNot my will, but yours be doneā
š« The significance of Gethsemane (literally āolive pressā)āand how Jesus was āpressedā for our redemption
š The medical reality of sweating blood under intense stress
š The disciplesā sleepinessāand why it invites our compassion
š„ Big themes explored:
The testing of Jesus compared to Adam and Eveās failure in the garden
Total surrender and trust in the Fatherās will
What it cost Jesus emotionally and spiritually to choose the cross
The grace of Jesus even when His friends let Him down
šāāļø Where in your life do you need to say ānot my will, but yours be doneā?
What does it look like to trust God under pressure?
This episode will help you reflect on:
āļø The depth of Christās love and obedience
š” Why Gethsemane may be the moment Jesus truly chose the cross
šļø How His crushing brought our peace
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