by Rusty Freeman | Jun 23, 2024 | Blog
“Then he returned to his disciples and found them sleeping. “Simon,” he said to Peter, “are you asleep? Couldn’t you keep watch for one hour? 38 Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” 39 Once more...
by Rusty Freeman | Jun 22, 2024 | Blog
“They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” 33 He took Peter, James and John along with him, and he began to be deeply distressed and troubled. 34 “My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of...
by Rusty Freeman | Jun 18, 2024 | Blog
“You will all fall away,” Jesus told them, “for it is written: “‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered.’[d] 28 But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.” 29 Peter declared, “Even if all fall away, I will not.” 30 “Truly I...
by Rusty Freeman | Jun 16, 2024 | Blog
“When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.” Mark 14.26 Although I included this verse in the previous entry, I did not give any time or attention to this mountain or to the hymn that was sung. At first glance, it may seem...
by Rusty Freeman | Jun 15, 2024 | Blog
“While they were eating, Jesus took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take it; this is my body.” 23 Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and they all drank from it. 24 “This...