Scripture

Mark 14:32–42 — Gethsemane
Fear, loneliness, vulnerability, and the call to stay awake.

Opening Worship (music)

• Wait for the Lord (Taizé)
  or
• Nearer, My God, to Thee
   

Opening Prayer

God who meets us in the shadows,
you know our fears and our weariness.
Stay with us in the dark places,
and teach us to stay awake with others
who are struggling or afraid.
Amen.

Questions About the Text

• What emotions do you see in Jesus in this passage?
• What does Jesus ask of his disciples, and how do they respond?
• What does “stay awake” mean in this context?
• How does Jesus’ prayer reveal both vulnerability and trust?
• What do you notice about the repetition in the passage?

Reflection Questions

• What part of this passage resonates most with you?
• When have you felt “asleep” to someone else’s need?
• How do communities hold one another in times of suffering?
• What does faithful presence look like when we can’t fix anything?

Prayer Time

Sit in silence and name those who need companionship in their shadows.

Closing Music

• The Lord’s My Shepherd (Townend)
  The Lord’s My Shepherd (traditional)
  or
• Pie Jesu or Pie Jesu