The Cup Jesus Drank

Good Shepherd Community Church

When the soldiers came to arrest Jesus in the garden grove where he had been praying he went out and said to them, "Who is it that you're seeking?" "Jesus of Nazareth," they answered. He answered, "I am". At this manifestation of his nature they fell down.When Peter drew a hand sword and cut off the ear of servant of the High Priest, Jesus rebuked him for once again seeking to interfere with God's will that the cross was his destination.Am I not to drink the cup the Father has given me? Jesus said to Peter. John 18:11Jesus had spoken of the cup at the institution of the New Covenant in his blood. Mark 14:24 This pod explores the biblical answer to this question.