What really happened in the Garden of Gethsemane?
Jesus took the disciples and entered the Garden and told them to sit there. Jesus chose James, John and Peter to walk further with him. He had often made this choice before. He took the three to see the healing of a little girl (Mk 5:37) and brought them up a mountain for them to experience the transfiguration (Mk 9:2). This time however was different. He wanted the three to undertake a specific task, to stay and watch. This is the only time he asked disciples to do something for him personally. He began to be troubled and deeply distressed. (Mk 14:33). Then He said to them, “My soul is exceedingly sorrowful, even to death. Stay here and watch.” The three were to stay and watch. (Mark 14:33-35). His posture is significant in that he fell to the ground. The only time this action is reported in Scripture. Further the text says that he was in agony falling to the ground. This could mean either physical or mental agony. The words of Jesus are significant. My soul is exceedingly sorrowful,
