Jeffray Greene

“Then Jesus said to him, “Put your sword back into its place; for all those who take up the sword will perish by the sword.  Or do you think that…

“And behold, one of those who were with Jesus reached and drew his sword, and struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his ear” (Matthew 26:51). Peter…

“And immediately Judas went up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed Him.  But Jesus said to him, “Friend, do what you have come for.” Then they came and…

“And while He was still speaking, behold, Judas, one of the twelve, came accompanied by a large crowd with swords and clubs, who came from the chief priests and elders…

“Then He came to the disciples and said to them, “Are you still sleeping and resting? Behold, the hour is at hand and the Son of Man is being betrayed…

“Again He came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy.  And He left them again, and went away and prayed a third time, saying the same thing once…

“He went away again a second time and prayed, saying, “My Father, if this cup cannot pass away unless I drink from it, Your will be done” (Matthew 26:42). What…

“And He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and He said to Peter, “So, you men could not keep watch with Me for one hour?  Keep watching and…

“And He went a little beyond them, and fell on His face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as…

“Then He said to them, “My soul is deeply grieved, to the point of death; remain here and keep watch with Me” (Matthew 26:38). Grief is what we often experience…