Station Two
Mark 14: 43-46
Jesus was still speaking when Judas, one of the twelve disciples, arrived with a crowd of men armed with swords and clubs. They had been sent by the chief priests, the teachers of religious law and the elders. The traitor, Judas, had given them a prearranged signal: “You will know which one to arrest when I greet him with a kiss. Then you can take him away under guard.” As soon as they arrived, Judas walked up to Jesus. “Teacher!” he exclaimed and gave him the kiss. Then the others grabbed Jesus, and arrested him.
Jesus was still speaking when Judas, one of the twelve disciples, arrived with a crowd of men armed with swords and clubs. They had been sent by the chief priests, the teachers of religious law and the elders. The traitor, Judas, had given them a prearranged signal: “You will know which one to arrest when I greet him with a kiss. Then you can take him away under guard.” As soon as they arrived, Judas walked up to Jesus. “Teacher!” he exclaimed and gave him the kiss. Then the others grabbed Jesus, and arrested him.
About this Station:
We all get scared and fearful. Jesus models to us that ‘doing the right thing’ can be a testing time. This station invites you to share in Jesus’ prayer in the Garden at Gethsemane. Jesus had a nasty feeling of what was coming next … Deep down inside He knew that this journey would lead to His own death; a slow, painful death on a cross. He was anxious. He was frightened. He didn’t want to have to die … and if there was any chance of things being different, He would have taken it and so he prays … He prays to His Father for help; someone ‘bigger’ to turn to at this desperate time.
We all get scared and fearful. Jesus models to us that ‘doing the right thing’ can be a testing time. This station invites you to share in Jesus’ prayer in the Garden at Gethsemane. Jesus had a nasty feeling of what was coming next … Deep down inside He knew that this journey would lead to His own death; a slow, painful death on a cross. He was anxious. He was frightened. He didn’t want to have to die … and if there was any chance of things being different, He would have taken it and so he prays … He prays to His Father for help; someone ‘bigger’ to turn to at this desperate time.
Think About:
Sometimes, it all gets too much and we all need someone to lean on.
1. Take time to think and pray about the things that worry you, and the situations that trouble you.
2. Write / doodle your worries or fears on the paper hearts, or simply hold a paper heart in your hand as you think and pray.
3. As Jesus’ heart was crushed with grief, crush up the paper heart, and place it in the basket or bowl.
(repeat if needed for other situations / fears)
Sometimes, it all gets too much and we all need someone to lean on.
1. Take time to think and pray about the things that worry you, and the situations that trouble you.
2. Write / doodle your worries or fears on the paper hearts, or simply hold a paper heart in your hand as you think and pray.
3. As Jesus’ heart was crushed with grief, crush up the paper heart, and place it in the basket or bowl.
(repeat if needed for other situations / fears)
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A Prayer
Creator God, Who is not put off by my brokenness, give me a heart that is prepared to accept responsibility and say ‘sorry’. Christ the Saviour, Who took with Him to the Cross all my mistakes, wrong-doing, guilt and shame, heal me by Your wounds. Sustaining Spirit, Who leads us into all truth, speak words of forgiveness and peace. Amen |
cAdapted from Common Worship: Times and Seasons,
© The Archbishops’ Council 2006.
© The Archbishops’ Council 2006.
