2020-04-10: The Father’s Loving “No”

Mark 14: 32-42

Summary: What could possibly motivate a Father to say “No” to the pleading of his son on this occasion? The cup to which Jesus refers (v.36) is one the prophets spoke about–a cup filled with the righteous wrath of God at the sins of the nations. And it’s a horrifying cup. Mark specifically tells us that Jesus prayed to avoid that cup, “if it were possible” (v.35). Which means the Father’s response confirms that it was not possible for Jesus to avoid this cup, and yet for you and me to be saved. Nothing better reveals the incredible love of the Father for us than that he would say “No” to his son’s request. And nothing better reveals the incredible love of the Son than that he would obey his Father’s will.

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