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You are one of Jesus’ disciples, watching Him pray in the Garden of Gethsemane. Describe what you see, how Jesus looks, and what you think He is praying about.

What do you know about the setting where Jesus is praying?

Can you describe the emotions that you think Jesus is feeling during his prayer?

What details around Jesus can help you understand the time of day and atmosphere in the Garden of Gethsemane?

Based on Jesus’ posture and expression, what do you think he might be praying about?

In what ways could Jesus’ prayer in the garden be important?

Why do you think Jesus chose such a quiet and solitary place to pray?

How does the moonlight affect the scene and mood of what you’re observing?

Imagine the sounds you might hear in the garden that night; how do they contribute to the scene?

How do Jesus’ clothes and the environment help you identify the era in which He lived?

What can we learn about Jesus’ character from the way He is praying in the image?