The Garden Of Pressing

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The Garden Of Pressing

Lesson 39

November 6, 2019 • Pastor Chad Thompson

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In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus was tempted, pressed by Satan, to avoid the cross, to choose self-preservation over self-sacrifice. In the Garden of Gethsemane we see the humanity of Jesus more than anywhere else in Scripture. His will struggled against the will of the Father. He prayed and begged for strength from God. He yielded to the will of the Father. He overcame temptation in the Garden. He would go on to triumph over Satan on the cross.
We can learn much from Jesus' example about how to face our own pressing moments and experiences of life.

Resurrection, Commission, And Ascension

January 8, 2020 • Pastor Chad Thompson

This last chapter of Mark wraps up with Jesus' resurrection from the tomb, His commission to His church to preach the gospel to every person, and His ascension to heaven where He began His High Priestly work of interceding and advocating on the behalf of believers.

A Story Worth Telling

December 18, 2019 • Pastor Chad Thompson

Unfortunately there was a recording malfunction. There is no recording of this lesson. Bottom line: The resurrection of Jesus is a story worth telling. The women who came to the grave on Sunday morning found Jesus' body gone and an angel sitting in the tomb. They were very afraid but were given the command to go and tell that Jesus is alive! They overcame their fears and told the news that was simply too good not to be shared. How about us? Shouldn't we do the same, i.e. overcome our perceived fears and tell the news that is simply too good not to be shared.

Jesus' Crucifixion

December 11, 2019 • Pastor Chad Thompson

This study is a detailed account of Jesus' condemnation, scourging, mocking, and crucifixion. Barabbas was set free, while Jesus took what was no doubt meant to be his cross. In a much greater way, Jesus took our cross. He is our substitute. We can truly say, "He died for me."