In eyewitness testimony, it is actually an objection called when “collaboration” people repeat the same story word for word. There is actually strength in perspective and independent testimony that shows a common theme. Next, Jesus asks for God to take this cup from me. What does he mean by cup? If you remember the context of the Garden, Jesus had just observed a supper with his closest disciples. During that meal, he told them to do this in remembrance of me. Most scholars believe that Jesus was referring to the 3rd cup or Cup of Redemption. Below is a list of the 4 cups associated with the time of Passover. The Cup of Sanctification statement, will bring you out from –God’s “I under the burdens of the Egyptians” The Cup of Judgment or Deliverance- God’s statement, will deliver “I you from slavery to them” statement, will redeem you with an The Cup of Redemption –God’s “I outstretched arm” The Cup of Praise or Restoration statement, will take you to be –God’s “I my people, and I will be your God” The 4th cup, the cup of Restoration, Jesus stated he would not drink until it was made new in God’s kingdom. Jesus knowing that he would redeem with outstretched arms (isn’t God’s word incredible). not as I will, but as you will.” “Nevertheless, What a statement! When we can say not my will but Your will our lives will begin to flourish in the love and provision of our Father.
In eyewitness testimony, it is actually an objection called “collaboration” when people repeat the same story word for word. There is actually strength in perspective and independent testimony that shows a common theme. Next, Jesus asks for God to take this cup from me. What does he mean by cup? If you remember the context of the Garden, Jesus had just observed a supper with his closest disciples. During that meal, he told them to do this in remembrance of me. Most scholars believe that Jesus was referring to the 3rd cup or Cup of Redemption. Below is a list of the 4 cups associated with the time of Passover. The Cup of Sanctification –God’s statement, “I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians” The Cup of Judgment or Deliverance- God’s statement, “I will deliver you from slavery to them” The Cup of Redemption –God’s statement, “I will redeem you with an outstretched arm” The Cup of Praise or Restoration –God’s statement, “I will take you to be my people, and I will be your God” The 4th cup, the cup of Restoration, Jesus stated he would not drink until it was made new in God’s kingdom. Jesus knowing that he would redeem with outstretched arms (isn’t God’s word incredible). “Nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” What a statement! When we can say not my will but Your will our lives will begin to flourish in the love and provision of our Father.
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