The Cup, Matthew 26:36-46

Redeemer City Church - Lafayette, LA

In this sermon, Pastor Aaron Shamp explores the meaning of Jesus' death and the significance of the cross. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the cross to grasp the core of Christianity. Pastor Aaron discusses Jesus' agony in the Garden of Gethsemane and the significance of the cup that was put before him. He explains that Jesus willingly drank the cup and paid the ransom for sinners. This act highlights the courage and obedience of Jesus, as well as his love and understanding of humanity. He concludes by urging us to embrace the love and sacrifice of Jesus and accept him as their Savior.

Takeaways

• The cross is central to Christianity and must be understood to grasp the core of the faith.
• Jesus willingly chose to drink the cup of God's judgment and wrath on behalf of sinners.
• Jesus' death on the cross demonstrates his love, courage, and obedience to God.
• By accepting Jesus as Savior, individuals can be freed from the curse of sin and experience forgiveness and redemption.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
01:10 Reading Matthew 26:36-46
04:30 The Significance of Jesus' Death
05:27 The Passion Narrative in Matthew
06:25 Jesus' Agony in the Garden
07:49 The Garden of Gethsemane and the Mount of Transfiguration
09:44 The Authenticity of the Gospel Accounts
10:47 The Reality of Jesus
12:16 The Testimony of the New Testament
13:59 Jesus' Humanity and Divinity
16:08 Finding Common Ground with Jesus
19:43 The Meaning of the Cup
20:44 The Cup of God's Judgment and Wrath
22:12 Jesus' Obedience and Ransom
25:05 Jesus' Perfect Obedience and Righteousness
26:31 Jesus' Love and Substitution
28:46 Jesus' Courage and Choice
30:23 Jesus' Agony and Courage
34:33 The Love and Persistence of Jesus
38:47 Embracing the Love and Sacrifice of Jesus