<p>Ever wondered what Jesus was really facing in the Garden of Gethsemane? It wasn’t just death—it was something infinitely heavier. In this powerful Bible study, we walk through Matthew 26:36-56, exploring Jesus’s darkest hour and the moment Judas betrayed him with a kiss.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Discover:</strong></p><p>* Why Jesus sweat drops of blood in the garden (and what that reveals about his humanity)</p><p>* The real meaning of “the cup” Jesus was about to drink</p><p>* How to actually fight temptation (watch AND pray—not just one or the other)</p><p>* Why Judas’s greeting was one of the most disrespectful acts in history</p><p>* What “speaking the truth in love” really means (and how it gets weaponized)</p><p>* Why Jesus didn’t call down 12 legions of angels to save himself</p><p><strong>This Episode Addresses:</strong></p><p>* The false teaching that Jesus didn’t have a real body</p><p>* Why your resolutions aren’t enough to keep you from falling away</p><p>* How Jesus empathizes with every weakness you face</p><p>* The weight of what Christ actually suffered for you</p><p>* Why the Garden of Gethsemane is called “the garden of crushing”</p><p><strong>Support Amen Podcast:</strong> We’re 100% ad-free and sponsorship-free, running entirely on your generous donations. With Giving Tuesday coming up on December 2nd, please consider supporting our ministry:</p><p>* Website: amenpodcast.com</p><p>* <strong>Ways to Help Us Grow:</strong> 👍 Press the like button 📤 Share with a friend or family group chat ⭐ Leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts</p><p><strong>Connect With Us:</strong></p><p>* Website: amenpodcast.com</p><p>* Location: Kauai, Hawaii</p><p>* House Church meets in our garage - come as you are!</p><p>This isn’t just another sermon—it’s an intimate Bible study between a husband and wife that will challenge how you think about obedience, surrender, and what Jesus truly accomplished for you in the garden.</p><p>If you’ve ever felt like your faith runs out when times get hard, or if you’ve struggled to understand what the cross really cost Jesus, this episode is for you.</p><p><strong>Discussion Question:</strong> What stood out to you most from this passage? Drop your “amen” in the comments below! 👇</p> <br/><br/>Get full access to Amen Podcast at <a href="https://amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4">amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe</a>
