The Atonement: A Bible Story for Children

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints2 minutes read

Jesus went to the Garden of Gethsemane with three Apostles and prayed intensely despite his disciples falling asleep, ultimately showing love and forgiveness by willingly allowing Himself to be taken away.

Insights

  • Jesus demonstrated immense sacrifice and compassion by willingly bearing the burden of humanity's sins in the Garden of Gethsemane, exemplifying profound love and forgiveness even in the face of betrayal and adversity.
  • Through His actions, Jesus imparted crucial lessons on selflessness, forgiveness, and leading by example, urging others to emulate His teachings through acts of kindness, teaching, and choosing the righteous path.

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Recent questions

  • Why did Jesus go to the Garden of Gethsemane with His Apostles?

    Jesus went to the Garden of Gethsemane with His Apostles to pray to Heavenly Father and feel the weight of everyone's sins.

  • Who betrayed Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane?

    Judas betrayed Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane with a kiss.

  • What did Jesus do when His disciples fell asleep in the Garden of Gethsemane?

    Despite His disciples falling asleep, Jesus prayed multiple times in the Garden of Gethsemane.

  • How did Jesus show love and forgiveness in the Garden of Gethsemane?

    Jesus showed love and forgiveness in the Garden of Gethsemane by healing a soldier's ear and willingly allowing Himself to be taken away.

  • What did Jesus teach others to do in the Garden of Gethsemane?

    In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus taught others to follow His example by helping, teaching, preaching, and choosing the right path.

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Jesus' Sacrifice and Teachings in Gethsemane

  • Jesus went to the Garden of Gethsemane with three Apostles - Peter, James, and John. He asked them to stay awake and keep watch while He prayed to Heavenly Father, feeling the weight of everyone's sins, causing blood to come out of every pore in His body.
  • Despite His disciples falling asleep, Jesus prayed multiple times, was betrayed by Judas with a kiss, healed a soldier's ear, and willingly allowed Himself to be taken away, showing love and forgiveness, teaching others to follow His example by helping, teaching, preaching, and choosing the right path.
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