Spiritual Formation | W4 | October 5, 2021 | Strawbridge Community Church | New Windsor, MD

Notes: https://strawbridgecc.org/wp-content/... Blessings all– This Wednesday, October 5th (7pm), we continue our Bible Study in Spiritual Formation. Attached is a short (pdf) reading on the Contemplative Tradition, our first of six (6) traditions that we will cover. Be ready to discuss the Contemplative Tradition as explained.. The scripture for our session is Mark14:32-36. Read the passage below (or in your Bible) and write in your journal concerning: 1. What impresses you the most about this passage? 2. Jesus asked God to “remove this cup” from Him– the cup symbolizing His destiny to die on the Cross. Why do you think He prayed this prayer? 3. Think of a moment in your life when you felt very close to God. Can you describe the setting (what you were doing and your surroundings) as well as the experience? ———————————- read —————————- The Prayer in the Garden 32 Then they came to a place named Gethsemane, and He told His disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” 33 He took Peter, James, and John with Him, and He began to be deeply distressed and horrified. 34 Then He said to them, “My soul is swallowed up in sorrow[i] —to the point of death. Remain here and stay awake.” 35 Then He went a little farther, fell to the ground, and began to pray that if it were possible, the hour might pass from Him. 36 And He said, “Abba, Father! All things are possible for You. Take this cup away from Me. Nevertheless, not what I will, but what You will. One Church, One People, One Ministry and Our Eyes Are Watching God! #strawbridgecommunitychurch #strawbridgecc #strawbridgechurch #church #faith