Gethsemane: the Strange, Lone Struggle. Matthew 26:36-46. Mark 14:32-42. Luke 22:39-46. Hebrews 5:7.
The Pathway in: messengers ahead -- Jesus felt the cross drawing near -- the look of His face, Luke 9:51-55. -- His disciples afraid, Mark 10:32. -- indignation against sin, John 11:33, 38. marginal reading American Revision. -- the Greeks, John 12:20-28.

The Climax of Suffering: the darkest shadow -- why the struggle is strange -- shock of extremes -- His purpose in yielding -- separation from the Father -- Matthew 27:46. Mark 15:34 margin. -- the superlative degree of suffering.

Alone: a full evening, Matthew 26:17-19 with parallels. John, chapters 13 to 17. -- for prayer -- on knees and face -- the changed prayer -- ready for the worst.

3 the transfiguration an emergency
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