The model of prayer 기도의 모범

Mark 14: 32-42

32And they were to a place called Gethsemane. And he said to his disciples, "Sit here while I pray." 33And he took with him Peter and James and John, and began to be greatly distressed and troubled. 34And he said to them, "My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Remain here and watch." 35And going a little farther, he fell on the ground and prayed that, if it were possible, the hour might pass from him. 36And he said, "Abba, Father, all things are possible for you. Remove this cup from me. Yet not what i will, but what you will." 37And he came and found them sleeping, and he said to Peter, "Simon, are you asleep? Could you not watch one hour 38Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak." 39And again he went away and prayed, saying  the same words. 40And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were very heavy, and they did not know what to answer him. 41And he came the third time and said to them, "Are you still sleeping and taking your rest? It is enough; the hour has come. The Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 42Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand."


Thinking and Understanding

Jesus and his disciples went to the garden of Gethsemane. After asking his disciples to stay awake, Jesus went on a little further and prayed earnestly. He prayed, if it was possible, to avoid the path of suffering and death that lay ahead of him. Nevertheless, he entrusted all things to the will of God. While Jesus prayed so earnestly that his sweat became like drops of blood, his disciples succumbed to tiredness and fell asleep instead of praying.

예수님의 제자들은 겟세마네라는 동산으로 갔습니다. 예수님은 제자들에게 깨어 있기를 요청하신 후 장소를 옮겨 간절히 기도하십니다. 자신이 가야 할 고난과 죽음의 길을 아셨기에, 할 수만 있다면 그 길을 피하게 해달라고 기도하십니다. 하지만 자기 뜻이 아닌 하나님의 뜻에 모든 것을 맡깁니다. 예수님은 다가올 시험과 고난을 감당하기 위해 땀이 핏방울이 될 정도로 간절히 기도하셨지만, 제자들은 너무 피곤해서 기도하지 못하고 잠들었습니다.


 Who is Jesus?

vv. 34-36 Jesus has provided the model of prayer. Although Jesus' prayer began with human desire it ended with an appeal for God's will to be accomplished. After praying like this three times, Jesus overcame his extreme distress and sorrow and boldly bean to take his first steps towards the cross. How do our prayers begin and end?

기도의 모범을 봉여주십니다. 주님의 기도는 인간적인 소원으로 시작하셨지만 언제나 아버지의 뜻이 이루어지기를 간구하는 것으로 마무리 하셨습니다. 그렇게 세번 기도하신 다음 예수님은 극도의 괴로움과 슬픔을 이기고 십자가를 향해 힘찬 걸음을 내딛으셨습니다. 우리의 기도는 어떻게 시작해서 어떻게 끝납니까?


What lesson is God teaching us?

v.38 If we do not stay awake and pray, we will fall into temptation. Although the disciples vigorously declared that they would never deny the Lord, they were unable to remain awake and pray. We must seek God's help to stay awake and pray, rather than trust in our flesh. Only then can we receive the help of the Holy Spirit and fulfill his desires.


깨어 기도하지 못하면 시험에 빠지게 됩니다. 제자들은 주님을 절대 버리지 않겠다고 큰소리쳤지만 깨어 기도하지는 못했습니다. 내 육신을 믿지 말고 깨어 기도함으로 하나님의 도우심을 구해야 합니다. 그럴때 성령의 도우심을 받아 성령의 소원을 따를 수 있게됩니다.