Bloody Sweat In Gethsemane - Pastor Patrick Hines Sermon (Luke 22:39-46)

12/2/24 •

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This sermon explores the agony Jesus experienced in the Garden of Gethsemane, particularly his bloody sweat, as a result of anticipating the wrath of God for humanity's sins. The sermon emphasizes that Jesus's suffering was not a sign of weakness or doubt but a fulfillment of God's plan to save humanity through his sacrifice on the cross, offering hope of salvation and eternal life to those who believe in him.

False Teachings About God

• 00:01:12 The sermon begins by discussing the prevalence of false teachings that attribute words and actions to God that are not found in scripture. These false teachings often lead to a trivialized understanding of God and a distortion of the true Gospel.

Jesus's Agony

• 00:02:37 The pastor examines the intensity of Jesus's agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, which is seen in his profuse sweating of blood. This intense agony stems from the prospect of bearing the wrath of God, a concept that is often overlooked in contemporary Christianity.

Wrath of God

• 00:03:19 The pastor discusses the concept of the wrath of God and how Jesus's death was a way to appease this wrath through the sacrifice of Jesus. This concept, which is often avoided in contemporary Christianity, is critical for understanding the true nature of God and his love for humanity.

Jesus's Two Wills

• 00:06:24 The sermon examines the concept of Jesus having two wills, a divine and a human will, both existing within the one person of Jesus Christ. This concept counters the heresy of monothelitism, which asserts that Jesus has only one will, potentially compromising the integrity of either his divine or human nature.

Jesus's Sacrifice

• 00:40:33 The sermon emphasizes that Jesus's sacrifice on the cross was a necessary act to redeem humanity from the curse of sin and God's wrath. This sacrifice was pre-ordained and planned from eternity, demonstrating God's immense love for humanity. It is only through Christ's sacrifice that salvation and eternal life are possible.