Not My Will, But Thine, Be Done

"Lesson 25: “Not My Will, But Thine, Be Done”," New Testament Class Member Study Guide, (1997)

Matthew 26:36–46; Mark 14:32–42; Luke 22:39–46

• Why was Jesus willing to submit to the great suffering he knew he would experience in the Garden of Gethsemane? (See Matthew 26:39, 42, 44.) What can you learn from the Savior’s prayer in Gethsemane? How have you been blessed as you have submitted to Heavenly Father’s will?
• What did the Savior experience in Gethsemane? (See D&C 19:16–19; Luke 22:44; Mosiah 3:7; Alma 7:11–13.)
• Why do we need the Atonement of Jesus Christ? (See 1 Nephi 10:21; 2 Nephi 2:5–9; Alma 34:9; Moses 6:48.) What blessings are available to us because of the Savior’s atoning sacrifice? (See Mosiah 16:7–8; Alma 7:11–13; D&C 19:23.) How can we receive these blessings? (See Alma 7:14; Articles of Faith 1:3.)

Suggestion for Family Discussion

Display the picture Jesus Praying in Gethsemane (Gospel Art Picture Kit 227). Read the account of Jesus in Gethsemane, as found in Matthew 26:36–46, Luke 22:39–46, or Doctrine and Covenants 19:16–19. Invite each family member to share his or her feelings about the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

Scripture Chain: The Atonement of Jesus Christ

Luke 22:39–44

D&C 19:15–19

Mosiah 3:7, 9

2 Nephi 9:5–8

Alma 7:11–14

Articles of Faith 1:3