The martyrs hymn
Here is a trustworthy saying: If we died with him, we will also live with him, if we endure, we will also reign with him. If we disown him, he will also disown us, if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself.
A privilege to die for Christ
For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.
Human incomprehension: the cross
And at three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”).
Superhuman forgiveness: the cross
Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”
Angelic strengthening: the garden
An angel from heaven appeared to him and strengthened him.
To the garden and the cross
When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley. On the other side there was a garden, and he and his disciples went into it.