“And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy. Then saith He unto them, My soul is exceeding sorrowful, even unto death: tarry ye here, and watch with Me.” Matt. 26:37, 38.
6. What prayer of Christ shows that the redemption of a lost world trembled in the balance in that terrible hour?
“And He went a little farther, and fell on His face, and prayed, saying, O My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from Me: nevertheless not as I will, but as Thou wilt.” Verse 39.
7. How great was the agony of His soul?
“And being in an agony He prayed more earnestly: and His sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.” Luke 22:44.
8. After He had prayed this remarkable prayer three times, what occurred?
“And while He yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss Him. But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?” Verses 47, 48.
9. To what place was Christ taken?
“Then took they Him, and led Him, and brought Him into the high priest's house. And Peter followed afar off.” Verse 54.
10. While at the high priest's house, how did Peter deny Him?