“Jesus Prays in the Garden: A Side of God You Rarely See” by Chris Pennington

Nowhere else in scripture is Jesus’ humanity in such brilliant display than in the Garden of Gethsemane. Mere hours before his arrest, trial, and crucifixion, Jesus wrestles with the pain of the future, asks God hard questions, and even sweats blood. Author Chris Pennington explains that there is something here for everyone—ever been scared of the future? Jesus was. Ever felt like God said “no” to a request? Jesus felt the same. Ever relied on others only to find they’ve let you down? Jesus too. In the garden, Jesus shows that he understands our pain, and then models a raw honesty with God that is key to a life that works.

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