The Sorrow of Christ

Separation on SermonAudio · Oct 4, 2026 · 37m

This sermon examines the humanity of Jesus Christ during His prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, emphasizing that His full manhood is essential for His role as a sin-bearing substitute. The text highlights the depth of Christ's sorrow and distress as He faced the weight of sin and the impending wrath of God, illustrating that He was touched by human infirmities and grief. By analyzing the Greek term for sorrow and the intensity of His prayers, the message reveals that Christ's submission to the Father's will involved enduring the separation from God and the punishment for humanity's sins. The…