Summary: Mark 14:32-42
As Jesus approached the time of His suffering and death, He became very troubled. Yet He did not run away, hide, or try to numb the pain. He ran to God with His burdens. Though God did not relieve Jesus’s suffering, Jesus remained faithful for our sake.
What Does This Say about God?
God has designed us to live dependent on Him. He will give us the strength we need in life as we turn to Him and trust Him with our burdens.
Parent Kick-Off
Share what God revealed to you through the sermon.
Discussion with Younger Kids
- What is something you can’t do by yourself?
- What is something you need God’s help for? How do we know He will help when we need Him?
Discussion with Older Kids
- What are some of the things you struggle to do by yourself? Who do you usually ask for help with these things?
- What is something difficult that you need God’s help for? How can you ask Him?
Discussion with Teens
- What are some things struggle to do on your own? What are some of the things in your faith that are hard to do?
- Why is it good that we need God’s help every day? How can we seek His help when we need it?
Memory Verse
And He was saying, “Abba! Father! All things are possible for You; remove this cup from Me; yet not what I will, but what You will.”
Mark 14:36
Prayer
Pray to grow in dependence on God and the habit of going to Him in tough times.
