Sit Here While I Pray
Mark 14:32-52 | Pastor Buck Poole | October 25, 2026
In Gethsemane, we witness a vivid demonstration of the themes of the Gospel of Mark – Christology and Discipleship.
32 And they went to a place called Gethsemane. And he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” 33 And he took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly distressed and troubled. 34 And he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Remain here and watch.”
– Mark 14:32-34
1. In Gethsemane, we see who Jesus is.
35 And going a little farther, he fell on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. 36 And he said, “Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.”
– Mark 14:35-36
2. In Gethsemane, we see how to follow Him.
37 And he came and found them sleeping, and he said to Peter, “Simon, are you asleep? Could you not watch one hour? 38 Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.”
– Mark 14:37-38
