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John 19:26-27 - When Jesus saw his mother standing there beside the disciple he loved, he said to her, “Dear woman, here is your son.” 27 And he said to this disciple, “Here is your mother.” And from then on this disciple took her into his home. NLT

1. Jesus recognized those close to him were struggling as well.

John 19:26-27 - When Jesus saw his mother standing there beside the disciple he loved… NLT

Philippians 2:3-4 - Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. NIV

Proverbs 17:22 - A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. ESV


Proverbs 17:22 - A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength. NLT

2. Jesus encouraged his loved ones in the midst of his pain.

John 19:26-27 - When Jesus saw his mother standing there beside the disciple he loved, he said to her, “Dear woman, here is your son.” 27 And he said to this disciple, “Here is your mother.” And from then on this disciple took her into his home. NLT

Hebrews 10:24-25 - And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, 25 not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. NIV

Proverbs 11:25 - Whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. NIV

3. Jesus highlighted the importance of not walking alone.

John 19:26-27 - “Dear woman, here is your son.” 27 And he said to this disciple, “Here is your mother.” And from then on this disciple took her into his home. NLT

Galatians 6:2 - Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. ESV

Galatians 6:10 - Therefore, every time we get the chance, let us work for the benefit of all, starting with the people closest to us in the community of faith. MSG

Luke 23:39-43 One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Christ? Save yourself and us!” 40 But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? 41 We are punished justly, for we are getting

what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” 42 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” 43 Jesus answered him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in Paradise.” (NIV)

What happens when you help others who are experiencing the same struggle




1. IT DISTRACTS US FROM OUR OWN NEEDS

2. IT HELPS US TO SEE THE SOLUTION 

3. IT ALLOWS US TO PUT EVERYTHING INTO PERSPECTIVE

Isaiah 58:10-11 If you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday. 11 The LORD will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. (NIV)

2 Corinthians 1:3-7 All praise to the God and Father of our Master, Jesus the Messiah! Father of all mercy! God of all healing counsel! He comes alongside us when we go through hard times, and before you know it, he brings us alongside someone else who is going through hard times so that we can be there for that person just as God was there for us. We have plenty of hard times that come from following the Messiah, but no more so than the good times of his healing comfort—we get a full measure of that, too. When we suffer for Jesus, it works out for your healing and salvation. If we are treated well,

given a helping hand and encouraging word, that also works to your benefit, spurring you on, face forward, unflinching. Your hard times are also our hard times. When we see that you're just as willing to endure the hard times as to enjoy the good times, we know you're going to make it, no doubt about it. (MSG)

How Do We Help Others

1. OFFER THEM STABILITY

Luke 23:43 ("Assuredly, I say to you…” (NKJV)

Psalm 40:2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. (NIV)

2. OFFER THEM SUPPORT

Luke 23:43 …today you will be with Me… (NKJV)

Ecclesiastes 4:12 A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken. (NLT)

Luke 23:43 "…in Paradise.” (NKJV)


John 14:1-2 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 My Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. (NIV)

Luke 23:39-43 One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Christ? Save yourself and us!” 40 But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? 41 We are punished justly, for we are getting

what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.” 42 Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” 43 Jesus answered him, “I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in Paradise.” (NIV)

What happens when you help others who are experiencing the same struggle




1. IT DISTRACTS US FROM OUR OWN NEEDS

2. IT HELPS US TO SEE THE SOLUTION 

3. IT ALLOWS US TO PUT EVERYTHING INTO PERSPECTIVE

Isaiah 58:10-11 If you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry and satisfy the needs of the oppressed, then your light will rise in the darkness, and your night will become like the noonday. 11 The LORD will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail. (NIV)

2 Corinthians 1:3-7 All praise to the God and Father of our Master, Jesus the Messiah! Father of all mercy! God of all healing counsel! He comes alongside us when we go through hard times, and before you know it, he brings us alongside someone else who is going through hard times so that we can be there for that person just as God was there for us. We have plenty of hard times that come from following the Messiah, but no more so than the good times of his healing comfort—we get a full measure of that, too. When we suffer for Jesus, it works out for your healing and salvation. If we are treated well,

given a helping hand and encouraging word, that also works to your benefit, spurring you on, face forward, unflinching. Your hard times are also our hard times. When we see that you're just as willing to endure the hard times as to enjoy the good times, we know you're going to make it, no doubt about it. (MSG)

How Do We Help Others

1. OFFER THEM STABILITY

Luke 23:43 ("Assuredly, I say to you…” (NKJV)

Psalm 40:2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. (NIV)

2. OFFER THEM SUPPORT

Luke 23:43 …today you will be with Me… (NKJV)

Ecclesiastes 4:12 A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken. (NLT)

Luke 23:43 "…in Paradise.” (NKJV)


John 14:1-2 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2 My Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. (NIV)

Hebrews 12:2–3 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. (NIV)

Hebrews 12:2–3 Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we’re in. Study how he did it. Because he never lost sight of where he was headed—that exhilarating finish in and with God—he could put up with anything along the way: Cross, shame, whatever. And now he’s there, in the place of honor, right alongside God. When you find yourselves flagging in your faith, go over that story again, item by item, that long litany of hostility he plowed through. That will shoot adrenaline into your souls! (MSG)

1. Betrayed

2. Falsely accused

3. Rejected

4. Abused

5. Humiliation

Luke 23:34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. (NIV)

Luke 11:4 Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.’” (NIV)

7 Things Forgiveness Is Not

1. Forgiveness is not pretending I’m not hurt

2. Forgiveness is not minimizing the seriousness of what they did

3. Forgiveness is not a sign of weakness 

4. Forgiveness does not mean forgetting

5. Forgiveness is not reconciliation

6. Forgiveness is not waiting for an apology

7. Forgiveness is not a feeling

5 Things Forgiveness Is

1. Forgiveness is hard

Matthew 6:14-15 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. (NIV)

2. Forgiveness is personal

3. Forgiveness is a process

Matthew 18:21–22 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. (NIV)

4. Forgiveness is doing good to them

Luke 6:27 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, (NIV)

4A. Do good by not retaliating

Romans 12:17–19 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. (NIV)

4B. Do good by praying for them

Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, (NIV)

4C. Do good by blessing them

Romans 12:14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. (NIV)

Romans 12:20–21 On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”  21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (NIV)

5. Forgiveness is setting you free

Hebrews 12:2–3 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 3 Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. (NIV)

Hebrews 12:2–3 Keep your eyes on Jesus, who both began and finished this race we’re in. Study how he did it. Because he never lost sight of where he was headed—that exhilarating finish in and with God—he could put up with anything along the way: Cross, shame, whatever. And now he’s there, in the place of honor, right alongside God. When you find yourselves flagging in your faith, go over that story again, item by item, that long litany of hostility he plowed through. That will shoot adrenaline into your souls! (MSG)

1. Betrayed

2. Falsely accused

3. Rejected

4. Abused

5. Humiliation

Luke 23:34 Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. (NIV)

Luke 11:4 Forgive us our sins, for we also forgive everyone who sins against us. And lead us not into temptation.’” (NIV)

7 Things Forgiveness Is Not

1. Forgiveness is not pretending I’m not hurt

2. Forgiveness is not minimizing the seriousness of what they did

3. Forgiveness is not a sign of weakness 

4. Forgiveness does not mean forgetting

5. Forgiveness is not reconciliation

6. Forgiveness is not waiting for an apology

7. Forgiveness is not a feeling

5 Things Forgiveness Is

1. Forgiveness is hard

Matthew 6:14-15 For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. 15 But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins. (NIV)

2. Forgiveness is personal

3. Forgiveness is a process

Matthew 18:21–22 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. (NIV)

4. Forgiveness is doing good to them

Luke 6:27 “But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, (NIV)

4A. Do good by not retaliating

Romans 12:17–19 Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everyone. 18 If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. 19 Do not take revenge, my dear friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord. (NIV)

4B. Do good by praying for them

Matthew 5:44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, (NIV)

4C. Do good by blessing them

Romans 12:14 Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. (NIV)

Romans 12:20–21 On the contrary: “If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.”  21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. (NIV)

5. Forgiveness is setting you free

I Samuel 30:1-5 (NIV)

David and his men reached Ziklag on the third day. Now the Amalekites had raided the Negev and Ziklag. They had attacked Ziklag and burned it and had taken captive the women and all who were in it, both young and old. They killed none of them but carried them off as they went on their way. When David and his men came to Ziklag, they found it destroyed by fire and their wives and sons and daughters taken captive. So David and his men wept aloud until they had no strength left to weep. David’s two wives had been captured—Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail, the widow of Nabal of Carmel

I Samuel 30:6-7 (NIV)

David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each one was bitter in spirit because of his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the Lord his God. Then David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, “Bring me the ephod.” Abiathar brought it to him,

Own Your Spirit

Pray for Guidance

I Samuel 30:8 (NIV)

…and David inquired of the Lord, “Shall I pursue this raiding party? Will I overtake them?” “Pursue them,” he answered. “You will certainly overtake them and succeed in the rescue.”

Go Together

I Samuel 30:9 (NIV)

David and the six hundred men with him came to the Besor Ravine, where some stayed behind.

Expect Recovery

 I Samuel 30:18 (NIV)

David recovered everything the Amalekites had taken…

I Samuel 30:1-5 (NIV)

David and his men reached Ziklag on the third day. Now the Amalekites had raided the Negev and Ziklag. They had attacked Ziklag and burned it and had taken captive the women and all who were in it, both young and old. They killed none of them but carried them off as they went on their way. When David and his men came to Ziklag, they found it destroyed by fire and their wives and sons and daughters taken captive. So David and his men wept aloud until they had no strength left to weep. David’s two wives had been captured—Ahinoam of Jezreel and Abigail, the widow of Nabal of Carmel

I Samuel 30:6-7 (NIV)

David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each one was bitter in spirit because of his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the Lord his God. Then David said to Abiathar the priest, the son of Ahimelech, “Bring me the ephod.” Abiathar brought it to him,

Own Your Spirit

Pray for Guidance

I Samuel 30:8 (NIV)

…and David inquired of the Lord, “Shall I pursue this raiding party? Will I overtake them?” “Pursue them,” he answered. “You will certainly overtake them and succeed in the rescue.”

Go Together

I Samuel 30:9 (NIV)

David and the six hundred men with him came to the Besor Ravine, where some stayed behind.

Expect Recovery

 I Samuel 30:18 (NIV)

David recovered everything the Amalekites had taken…

Job 1:1–3 In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil. 2 He had seven sons and three daughters, 3 and he owned seven thousand sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred yoke of oxen and five hundred donkeys, and had a large number of servants. He was the greatest man among all the people of the East. (NIV)

Job 1:18–19 While he was still speaking, yet another messenger came and said, “Your sons and daughters were feasting and drinking wine at the oldest brother’s house, 19 when suddenly a mighty wind swept in from the desert and struck the four corners of the house. It collapsed on them and they are dead, and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!” (NIV)

Job 2:7 So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord and afflicted Job with painful sores from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head. (NIV)

1. God is at work even when you don’t understand His ways

Job 3:11 “Why did I not perish at birth, and die as I came from the womb? (NIV)

Job 9:2 “Indeed, I know that this is true. But how can mere mortals prove their innocence before God? (NIV)

Job 38:3–5 Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me. 4 “Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me, if you understand. 5 Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know! Who stretched a measuring line across it? (NIV)

Job 40:3–5 Then Job replied to the Lord, 4 “I am nothing—how could I ever find the answers? I will cover my mouth with my hand. 5 I have said too much already. I have nothing more to say.” (NLT)

Job 42:1–2 Then Job replied to the Lord: 2 “I know that you can do anything, and no one can stop you. (NLT)

Job 42:3 You asked, ‘Who is this that questions my wisdom with such ignorance?’ It is I—and I was talking about things I knew nothing about, things far too wonderful for me.

Job 42:6 I take back everything I said, and I sit in dust and ashes to show my repentance.” (NLT)

Isaiah 55:8–9 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. 9 “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. (NIV)

Job 13:15 Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him. Even so, I will defend my own ways before Him. (NKJV)

Job 23:12 I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread. (NIV)

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. (NIV)

2. God is working on you and around you, even when it doesn’t feel like He’s listening to you

Job 38:1 Then the Lord spoke to Job out of the storm. He said: (NIV)

3. God is your Eternal Hope, Because Heaven is your Eternal Home

Job 19:25 I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth. (NIV)

Hebrews 11:37–39 Some died by stoning, some were sawed in half, and others were killed with the sword. Some went about wearing skins of sheep and goats, destitute and oppressed and mistreated. 38 They were too good for this world, wandering over deserts and mountains, hiding in caves and holes in the ground. 39 All these people earned a good reputation because of their faith, yet none of them received all that God had promised. (NLT)

Hebrews 11:13–16 All these people died still believing what God had promised them. They did not receive what was promised, but they saw it all from a distance and welcomed it. They agreed that they were foreigners and nomads here on earth. 14 Obviously people who say such things are looking forward to a country they can call their own. 15 If they had longed for the country they came from, they could have gone back. 16 But they were looking for a better place, a heavenly homeland. That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them. (NLT)

Psalm 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever. (NKJV)

Philippians 3:20 But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, (NIV)

Revelation 21:4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” (NIV)

Job 1:1–3 In the land of Uz there lived a man whose name was Job. This man was blameless and upright; he feared God and shunned evil. 2 He had seven sons and three daughters, 3 and he owned seven thousand sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred yoke of oxen and five hundred donkeys, and had a large number of servants. He was the greatest man among all the people of the East. (NIV)

Job 1:18–19 While he was still speaking, yet another messenger came and said, “Your sons and daughters were feasting and drinking wine at the oldest brother’s house, 19 when suddenly a mighty wind swept in from the desert and struck the four corners of the house. It collapsed on them and they are dead, and I am the only one who has escaped to tell you!” (NIV)

Job 2:7 So Satan went out from the presence of the Lord and afflicted Job with painful sores from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head. (NIV)

1. God is at work even when you don’t understand His ways

Job 3:11 “Why did I not perish at birth, and die as I came from the womb? (NIV)

Job 9:2 “Indeed, I know that this is true. But how can mere mortals prove their innocence before God? (NIV)

Job 38:3–5 Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me. 4 “Where were you when I laid the earth’s foundation? Tell me, if you understand. 5 Who marked off its dimensions? Surely you know! Who stretched a measuring line across it? (NIV)

Job 40:3–5 Then Job replied to the Lord, 4 “I am nothing—how could I ever find the answers? I will cover my mouth with my hand. 5 I have said too much already. I have nothing more to say.” (NLT)

Job 42:1–2 Then Job replied to the Lord: 2 “I know that you can do anything, and no one can stop you. (NLT)

Job 42:3 You asked, ‘Who is this that questions my wisdom with such ignorance?’ It is I—and I was talking about things I knew nothing about, things far too wonderful for me.

Job 42:6 I take back everything I said, and I sit in dust and ashes to show my repentance.” (NLT)

Isaiah 55:8–9 “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares the Lord. 9 “As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts. (NIV)

Job 13:15 Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him. Even so, I will defend my own ways before Him. (NKJV)

Job 23:12 I have not departed from the commands of his lips; I have treasured the words of his mouth more than my daily bread. (NIV)

Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. (NIV)

2. God is working on you and around you, even when it doesn’t feel like He’s listening to you

Job 38:1 Then the Lord spoke to Job out of the storm. He said: (NIV)

3. God is your Eternal Hope, Because Heaven is your Eternal Home

Job 19:25 I know that my redeemer lives, and that in the end he will stand on the earth. (NIV)

Hebrews 11:37–39 Some died by stoning, some were sawed in half, and others were killed with the sword. Some went about wearing skins of sheep and goats, destitute and oppressed and mistreated. 38 They were too good for this world, wandering over deserts and mountains, hiding in caves and holes in the ground. 39 All these people earned a good reputation because of their faith, yet none of them received all that God had promised. (NLT)

Hebrews 11:13–16 All these people died still believing what God had promised them. They did not receive what was promised, but they saw it all from a distance and welcomed it. They agreed that they were foreigners and nomads here on earth. 14 Obviously people who say such things are looking forward to a country they can call their own. 15 If they had longed for the country they came from, they could have gone back. 16 But they were looking for a better place, a heavenly homeland. That is why God is not ashamed to be called their God, for he has prepared a city for them. (NLT)

Psalm 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life, And I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever. (NKJV)

Philippians 3:20 But our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ, (NIV)

Revelation 21:4 ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” (NIV)

Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” (NIV)

  

1. Jesus never promised you would not get weary and burdened

   

John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (NIV)

   

2. Come to Jesus

  

1 Peter 5:7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. (ESV)

   

3. Allow Jesus to give you rest

   

3A. Jesus can take away your struggles

   

Philippians 4:6–7 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (NIV)

   

1 Peter 2:24 "'He Himself bore our sins' in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; 'by His wounds you have been healed.'” (NIV)

   

3B. Jesus can take you through your struggles

  

Psalm 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. (NKJV)

  

2 Corinthians 12:9 But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me. (NIV)

    

4. Stay yoked with Jesus 

    

5. Learn from Jesus

  

5A. Pick your people

  

Mark 14:32-34 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 death,” he said to them. “Stay here and keep watch.” (NIV)

  

5B. Focus on your purpose