Scripture: Matthew 26:36-56

Date: July 5, 2026

In this sermon, Matthew 26:36–56 is examined with a focus on Jesus in Gethsemane, his prayer, and his arrest. The pastor discusses Jesus’ sorrow, his request that the cup pass from him, and his repeated submission to the Father’s will, emphasizing both his humanity and divinity.The sermon also covers the disciples’ failure to stay awake and Judas’s arrival with armed men. It highlights Jesus’ refusal to resist arrest, his statement that the Scriptures must be fulfilled, and the idea that he goes willingly toward the cross in obedience to God.

Topics: Matthew 26:36–56, Gethsemane, Jesus, prayer, arrest, sorrow, cup, Father’s will, disciples, Judas, Scripture, cross

Chapters* 00:00:15 — Gethsemane and the Three Wills * 00:05:33 — Jesus’ Deep Sorrow * 00:12:38 — Friends Asleep in the Garden * 00:17:17 — The Cup Must Be Drunk * 00:21:10 — Calm Before the Arrest * 00:27:27 — Marveling at His Love