- The Retreat of the Master
- Judas was familiar with the location where Jesus went to pray (John 18:2).
- The Regularity of His Visits
- Jesus frequently visited the garden, as was His custom (Luke 22:39).
- The Reason for His Visit
- He came to offer up prayers (Hebrews 5:7).
- The Reverence of His Attitude
- Jesus knelt down and prayed (Luke 22:42).
- The Resignation of His Spirit
- He submitted to God’s will, saying, “Not my will, but thine” (Luke 22:42).
- The Reward of His Prayer
- An angel came to strengthen Him (Luke 22:43).
- The Rigor of His Sufferings
- He experienced such agony that His sweat became like drops of blood (Luke 22:44).

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