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For November 11 jpjus in Gethseniane
(Matt, xxvi, 3G-53).
TRANSFER—From an upper room
in Jerusalem to the open air at Geth-
srmane. That was the saddest pro-
cession in history. Twelve- men, the
Christ and eleven of his apostles (Eph.
ii, 20) founders of the future church
pass along the streets of the sacred
city, deserted by the vast throngs
that have come to the great feast.
(Ex. xxiii, 17). Others have found re-
pose. They are seeking an oft-visited
spot, made precious by former com-
munings (Mark xiii, 3 and 4), that the
first scene may be enacted in that fore-
told drama (Matt. xvl 21) of the
worlds redemption. The inspired his-
torian made no record of what tran-
spired on the way. Probably they
moved on in silence. He, the burden
bearer, reflective and lonely; they,
the followers; weary and anxious, not
yet comprehending him. Passing
through the eastern gate, down the
slope into the vall>y of Jehosaphat,
across the little brook Kedron (John
xviii, 1) they came to their destination.
TIME—This occured on the night fol-
lowing Thursday, reckoned by the Jews
as a part of Friday, April 7 (or the 15th
of Nisan) in the year 30 A. D. The
hour cannot be givea. But supposing
Jtsus came to the upper room after
sunset (chap xxvi 20) allowing time
for the Passover Feast and its inci-
dents, the question concerning great-
ness, the feet washing, the declara-
tion concerning the perfidy of Judas,
and the danger of Peter, allowing fur-
ther time for the institution of the
Supper for the discourse and prayer
and hymn (Mark xiv, 26) that followed
and allowing time for the walk it must
have been near midnight when they
came into the garden. The profound
silence that settled down upon all
things must have been exceedingly im-
pressive. It was not an uncommon
thing for Jesus to retire into nature's
solitudes at night (Luke vi, 12) But
this occasion surpasses in inter'est all
that preceded.
PLACE-Gethsemane, properly speak
ing, was a small farm located proba-
bly at the foot of Mount of Olives, a
half-mile distant from the wall of Je-
rusalem. The nanje, from the Hebrew
gath, a wine press, and shemen, oil,
denotes that olive trees and probably
vines were cultivated there. Hence
the term garden, (John xviii, 1) ap-
plied to the section. Such gardens or
orchards were numerous in the time of
Christ. They served as places of re-
sort, like the parks that now belong
ti. European and American cities. A
few of them remain in our time, and
are visited by Mohammedan ladies,
who pass the day with their families
quietly resting under the somber fol-
iage of the olive. There is still point-
ed to the traveler in the Holy Land a
small tract containing eight venerable
trees, securely inclosed under lock and
key, believed by many to be the place
associated with the agony of the Son
of God. Tischendorf, after visiting
the spot, says: "The locality is in per-
fect harmony with all we learn from
the evangelists."
COMMENTARY.
WATCHERS—On entering the gar-
den Jesus appointed hi? followers
watchmen, giving the general direction,
"Pray that ye enter not into tempta-
tion" (Luke xxii, 40' He seemed to fear
that they might break down, as Judas
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had done in the trial that would short-
ly come. He divided them into two
companies. Eight of them were left in
cne place with the counsel, "Sit ye here
while I shall pray." Taking with him
Peter, James and John, who had pre-
viously been admitted into greater in-
timacies than the others (Matt. xvii:l),
be advanced a little distance among
the trees. Then, turning to the chosen
three, he said, "Tarry ye here and
watch,' and went forward alone, about
a stone's cast (Luke xxii:4). Look now
on those two groups of men—the eight
the three, forming the outer and the in-
ner. the remote and the near guard-
ians and friends of the one Master.
What a solemn trust was theirs. How
ought loyal affection to keep them
awake and vigilant and prayerful?
SORROW—In part. Jesus opened
his heart before leaving the three. "He
began to be greatly amazed and very
heavy." An indescribable horror set-
tled down upon his mind with crush-
ing weight, and he exclaimed "My
soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even un
to death." The weight of his grief was
so great that he was in danger of in-
stant death. But tha sorrow continu-
ed and increased when alone. He
kneeled down: then he cast himself
face downward upon the ground (Verse
39) Then came an ayony of spirit, and
great drops of blood burst forth thru
the pores and fell to the ground (Luke
xxii, 4) This intense suffering never
experienced before or after would have
proved fatal had not an angel strength-
ened him. (Luke xxii. 43) Why this
sorrow? It had been foretold. (Isa. liii.
3). But what caused it? Was it a re-
turn of that experience during his tri-
umphant entry? (Mark xi 1-11.) Was
it his utter loneliness, no one being
able to comprehend his mission?
(Psalm, lxix, 20) Was it that necessary
preparation, mysterious but divine, for
his afterglory? (Heb. ii 10) All this
and more. He bore our griefs and car-
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ried our sorrows. (Isa liii, 4) The hea-
vy load of the world's sin was upon
him (Isa. liii, 6 )
PRAYER—This sorrow led to prayer.
So always with men. They turn to
God in distress (Psalm xxxiv 6) But
he prayed not as man. "All things are
possible unto thee, O Father, and if it
bo possible, remove this cup. (Verse
39) So that the agonizing cry was
raised, simply a desire that the sorrow
might pass away, but no murmur was
in the request. "Nevertheless, not
what I wilt, but what thou wilt." was
quickly added. And so this is but the
communing of the smitten one with an
infinite heart, breathing forth in re-
verence its confidence and resignation.
It was the prayer that drew the hea-
venly visitor's help, one of a multi-
tude at his command. (Verse 53) Re-
lieved by prayer he returned to the
three, but again .sought communion
with the Father, thus did he mree
times (Verse 44) His sorrowing heart,
vibrating between earth and heaven,
yearning over the little flock and hold-
ing fast to the throne. Double natura!
Double office!
SLEEPERS—Each time on coming
he found Peter, James and John as-
leep. Sentinels of a beseiged fortress
what mean ye? The Master speaks
half reproachfully, half sympatheti-
cally (Verse 40). "What, could ye not
watch with me 1 hour? Emphasize each
word to get the weight of his mean-
ing. That was said to Peter who had
protested so loudly (Mark xiv, 28) And
yet, he added: "The spirit truly is
ready but the flesh is weak." (Mark xiv
38) showing that he had pity for their
physical infirmity and did not wholly
doubt their loyality. "They know not
what to answer him." A strange heavi-
ness had closed their eyes. A peculiar
sorrow had also touched their hearts,
not so poignant as that of the Master's
but sufficient to relax the muscles
and . overcome the will. And so.
though wakened oft, they soon fell a-
sleep. Strong men, accustomed to the
fatigue of a fisherman's life, they
"could not" do otherwise than show
their weakness. (Psalm ciii, 14) But
this contrasts with him who slept not.
BETRAYAL—The last prayer had
been offered, the last loving reproof
had been given. The sorrow had mea-
surably departed. While saints had
slumbered sinners had plotted. Now
Judas appears. He comes as a guide
to a band of men with torches and lan-
terns and weapons (John xviii, 3) a
motly crowd, composed of the ser-
vants and the watch of the temple, and
a part of the Rowan garrison from the
tower of Antopia. Ife knew the place,
for he had been there before (John xv-
iii,2). He came as an emissary of the
chief priests to execute the wicked pur-
pose that was in his heart at the feast
of the Passover. (Mark xiv, 11-18)
With boldness Jesus met his traitor
apostle, the Roman soldiers and Jew-
ish enemies. "The Son of Man is be-
trayed," is his remark to the three
"The hour is come," predicted, delayed
"Rise up, let us go," Go where? Will
he seek safety in flight? There was no
need of it. Will he join the eight? No;
they are to be scattered. Rut he will go
with his captors to the trial and exe-
cution. He is ready. Two of the three
at least obeyed. (John xviii, 15)
CONCLUSIONS
i
EVIDENCE—This pasage is an un-
answerable argument in favor of Jesus
and the gospel. Whoever looks stead-
ily upon the scenes in succession must
discover that he who was in the gar-
den in agony stood substantially alone.
Those who were nearest gave him no
support. They were, therefore incom-
petent afterwards to rescue his name
and cause from obloquy and give a
world wide influence unless he was di-
vine and his cause had in it more than
human powers.
TEACHING—He who goes up into
the heights of holy service must go
alone. At times there will come the
rushing weight of responsibility, with
no one to share it. Duty often brings
sorrow. (John xvi, 20) There is no
true relief but in prayer. That prayer
must breathe the spirit of submission,
and lead back to those for whom la-
bor is lone. God has two ways of an-
swering prayer—by removal of the
trouble; by support under it. (2 Cor.
xii, 8-9) His method is always best
He who gathers followers may expect
desertion of some. Their treachery
may lead to the accomplishment of a
high purpose, but with no less disas-
ter to themselves. (Mark xiv 21) We
n.ust learn to suffer patiently for the
right. (2 Tim. 11, 12)
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