Bitter or Better

Mark 14:32-36

1. How did Jesus face His time of trial?

Jesus sat down and prayed. He was deeply distressed and troubled. He said "My soul is overwhelmed with sorrow to the point of death".

Then he fell to the ground and prayed that if possible the hour might pass from him."Abba, Father," he said, "everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will."

James 1:2-7

2. How does James counsel those who face trials?

Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance.

Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.

If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. That man should not think he will receive anything from the Lord.