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1 | Why did the Savior Dread the Cup? | Matt 26:38 | Praise Be To God | 133166 | ||
Did you see "The Passion of the Christ"? I think that shows clearly what Jesus had before Him (although it does not adequately describe his experience on the cross, for we cannot actually feel the pain he suffered). I believe that is the "cup" He was referring to; certainly He would not be referring to the act of saving the world from their sins, for that is why he was born into this world. He came willingly, to do the Father's will. But it was not an easy cup to drink. He did what no other could do. Remember, he prayed, "Nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt." Here is what the commentary in my Bible ("The Full Life Study Bible") says about this: Matthew 26:39 LET THIS CUP PASS. What Christ meant by "this cup" has been the subject of much discussion. (1) It is doubtful that Christ was praying to be saved from physical death, for He had resolutely set Himself to die for the sin of mankind (Mark 10:33-34; Luke 9:51; John 12:24, 27; Heb 10:5-9). It is more probable that He was praying to be delivered from the punishment of separation from God, the ultimate penalty for sin. Christ prayed that His physical death might be accepted as full payment for the sin of sinners. However, he prayed, "nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou wilt." He then committed Himself to undergo both physical death and spiritual separation from His heavenly Father in order to achieve our salvation (Matthew 27:46). His prayer was "heard," for He was strengthened by His Father to drink the appointed cup (see Heb. 5:7). Hope this helps. Janae. |
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2 | Why did the Savior Dread the Cup? | Matt 26:38 | Rowdy | 133170 | ||
Acknowledging all of your post as being good. When I think about this question, I like to emphasize that this was (as far as we know) Jesus' very first time to be separated from His Father. So it's quite possible (just maybe) He didn't know what to expect upon taking on ALL the sins of the whole world and meeting Satan on his turf. We see in the Bible that Jesus was incredibly close to His Father and talked to Him often and with great intimacy. So I'm thinking he was far more desirous of getting out of this dying business because of this separation from God than his concern about the pain and torture of the cross. I can't think of a scripture to support this conclusion so I'll just label this as my opinion. God bless. Rowdy |
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3 | Why did the Savior Dread the Cup? | Matt 26:38 | mark d seyler | 133181 | ||
Hi all, There is another verse I think of relating to this. Mt 20:22 "But Jesus answered and said, Ye know not what ye ask. Are ye able to drink the cup that I am about to drink? They say unto him, We are able. 23 He saith unto them, My cup indeed ye shall drink" These disciples were also (mostly) brutally killed. Which ever way you look at it, Jesus had a most difficult job to do - I can only imagine I would have called on those legion of angels! Love in Christ, Mark |
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