How can we understand the purpose of the passion of Christ’s struggles? Revealed His humanity Revealed His connection with God Revealed the magnitude of His actions (significance!) The Synoptic passages: Matthew chapter 26 / Mark chapter 14 / Luke chapter 22 Summary Jesus overcame the physical struggle in accordance with God’s will Jesus’ connection with God is His greatest joy, its removal His greatest sorrow The magnitude of this struggle reveals the significance to all humanity What we can learn Jesus Identifies – He knows our pain, understands our needs Connection with God – Should fuel our lives. How’s your connection with God? Jesus’ price was huge – All for YOU! Live to make it worth it!