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Luke 22:44

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And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

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- **Motions of a Hidden Fire** — Jeffrey R. Holland (April 2024) · Reference
  Luke describes Jesus’s descent into His expiation as requiring Him to pray “more earnestly.” How does one who was perfect pray more earnestly?
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/13holland?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

- **Christlike Poise** — Mark A. Bragg (April 2023) · Reference
  In the Garden of Gethsemane, in unimaginable agony, as “he sweat as it were great drops of blood,” He exemplified divine poise with the simple yet majestic statement “Not my will, but thine, be done.” Under the immense pressure to enable the salvation of all humankind, Jesus demonstrated three important conditions that help us understand His great poise.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/04/31bragg?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

- **Wholehearted** — Michelle D. Craig (October 2022) · Reference
  When hard times come, I try to remember that I chose to follow Christ before I came to earth and that challenges to my faith, my health, and my endurance are all part of the reason I’m here.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/32craig?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

- **Consider the Goodness and Greatness of God** — Dale G. Renlund (April 2020) · Reference
  Much like Tom, each of us has received gifts that we could not provide for ourselves, gifts from our Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son, including redemption through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/26renlund?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **The Seven Christs** — Bruce R. McConkie (October 1982) · Alludes to
  In Gethsemane he bowed beneath a load none other could bear.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1982/10/the-seven-christs?lang=eng&id=p37#p37

- **The Living Bread Which Came Down from Heaven** — D. Todd Christofferson (October 2017) · Reference
  First, we understand that in sacrificing His flesh and blood, Jesus atoned for our sins and overcame death, both physical and spiritual.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/10/the-living-bread-which-came-down-from-heaven?lang=eng&id=p17#p17

- **Our Father’s Glorious Plan** — Weatherford T. Clayton (April 2017) · Quote
  > being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.”
  “And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2017/04/our-fathers-glorious-plan?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

- **No Greater Joy Than to Know That They Know** — K. Brett Nattress (October 2016) · Alludes to
  I am also grateful for a loving Heavenly Father and for His Son, Jesus Christ.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2016/10/no-greater-joy-than-to-know-that-they-know?lang=eng&id=p16#p16

- **The Sacrament and the Atonement** — James J. Hamula (October 2014) · Reference
  With torn and broken bread, we signify that we remember the physical body of Jesus Christ—a body that was buffeted with pains, afflictions, and temptations of every kind, a body that bore a burden of anguish sufficient to bleed at every pore, a body whose flesh was torn and whose heart was broken in crucifixion.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/10/the-sacrament-and-the-atonement?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **Ponder the Path of Thy Feet** — Thomas S. Monson (October 2014) · Quote
  > He was “in an agony and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.”
  Jesus walked the path of pain.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2014/10/ponder-the-path-of-thy-feet?lang=eng&id=p15#p15

- **Obedience Brings Blessings** — Thomas S. Monson (April 2013) · Reference
  When faced with the agony of Gethsemane, where He endured such pain that “his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground,” He exemplified the obedient Son by saying, “Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.”
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2013/04/obedience-brings-blessings?lang=eng&id=p53#p53

- **All Things Work Together for Good** — James B. Martino (April 2010) · Reference
  Third, when we face our challenges, we must seek greater help from God.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2010/04/all-things-work-together-for-good?lang=eng&id=p11#p11

- **None Were with Him** — Jeffrey R. Holland (April 2009) · Reference
  Of course others among the believers had their difficult moments as well.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2009/04/none-were-with-him?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **Ask in Faith** — David A. Bednar (April 2008) · Alludes to
  “Prayer is the act by which the will of the Father and the will of the child are brought into correspondence with each other” (Bible Dictionary, “Prayer,” 752–53).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2008/04/ask-in-faith?lang=eng&id=p37#p37

- **Why Are We Members of the Only True Church?** — Enrique R. Falabella (October 2007) · Alludes to
  I am filled with wonder at the love my Savior Jesus Christ showed by descending from the heavenly mansions and coming to a world where the majority rejected His message, and even though they did not have the power to take His life, they condemned Him to death.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2007/10/why-are-we-members-of-the-only-true-church?lang=eng&id=p28#p28

- **The Atonement and the Value of One Soul** — M. Russell Ballard (April 2004) · Alludes to
  Thankfully, Jesus Christ courageously fulfilled this sacrifice in ancient Jerusalem.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2004/04/the-atonement-and-the-value-of-one-soul?lang=eng&id=p6#p6

- **The Lifeline of Prayer** — James E. Faust (April 2002) · Reference
  Jeremiah counsels us to pray with all our heart and soul.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2002/04/the-lifeline-of-prayer?lang=eng&id=p12#p12

- **The Atonement: Our Greatest Hope** — James E. Faust (October 2001) · Reference
  He suffered so much pain, “indescribable anguish,” and “overpowering torture” for our sake.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2001/10/the-atonement-our-greatest-hope?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

- **Hope, an Anchor of the Soul** — James E. Faust (October 1999) · Quote
  > being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.”
  Our greatest hope comes from the knowledge that the Savior broke the bands of death.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1999/10/hope-an-anchor-of-the-soul?lang=eng&id=p21#p21

- **The Atonement** — Russell M. Nelson (October 1996) · Reference
  The ordeal of the Atonement centered about the city of Jerusalem.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1996/10/the-atonement?lang=eng&id=p24#p24

- **“This Do in Remembrance of Me”** — Jeffrey R. Holland (October 1995) · Quote
  > He was in agony and “prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground”
  With a small cup of water we remember the shedding of Christ’s blood and the depth of His spiritual suffering, anguish which began in the Garden of Gethsemane.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1995/10/this-do-in-remembrance-of-me?lang=eng&id=p10#p10

- **“Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ”** — Dallin H. Oaks (April 1994) · Quote
  > his mission. “And being in an agony, he prayed more earnestly; and he sweat as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground”
  Strengthened from heaven to do the will of the Father, the Savior fulfilled his mission.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1994/04/faith-in-the-lord-jesus-christ?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

- **Spiritual Revival** — Glenn L. Pace (October 1992) · Alludes to
  I have tried to understand why we must experience tribulation before we can experience the ultimate communication.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1992/10/spiritual-revival?lang=eng&id=p23#p23

- **The Sacrament—and the Sacrifice** — David B. Haight (October 1989) · Alludes to
  When they had sung a hymn, Jesus and the Eleven went out to the Mount of Olives.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1989/10/the-sacrament-and-the-sacrifice?lang=eng&id=p31#p31

- **The Supernal Gift of the Atonement** — James E. Faust (October 1988) · Alludes to
  It has been almost two thousand years since the wondrous occasion when death was conquered.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1988/10/the-supernal-gift-of-the-atonement?lang=eng&id=p9#p9

- **“Overcome … Even As I Also Overcame”** — Neal A. Maxwell (April 1987) · Alludes to
  I turn now to the conclusion of Jesus’ mortal Messiahship.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1987/04/overcome-even-as-i-also-overcame?lang=eng&id=p39#p39

- **“He Is Not Here. He Is Risen”** — David B. Haight (April 1980) · Quote
  > being in agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as great drops of blood falling to the ground”
  “And being in agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as … great drops of blood falling … to the ground” (Luke 22:44).
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1980/04/he-is-not-here-he-is-risen?lang=eng&id=p25#p25

- **The Paths Jesus Walked** — Thomas S. Monson (April 1974) · Quote
  > being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.”
  Consider the agony of Gethsemane: “… Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1974/04/the-paths-jesus-walked?lang=eng&id=p41#p41

- **“And Always Remember Him”** — Henry D. Taylor (April 1973) · Quote
  > being in agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling to the ground.”
  Three times he prayed, and we read: “And being in agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling to the ground.” (Luke 22:44.)
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1973/04/and-always-remember-him?lang=eng&id=p8#p8

Motions of a Hidden Fire

Jeffrey R. Holland April 2024 Saturday Morning Session

Luke describes Jesus’s descent into His expiation as requiring Him to pray “more earnestly.” How does one who was perfect pray more earnestly?

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Christlike Poise

Mark A. Bragg April 2023 Saturday Evening Session

In the Garden of Gethsemane, in unimaginable agony, as “he sweat as it were great drops of blood,” He exemplified divine poise with the simple yet majestic statement “Not my will, but thine, be done.” Under the immense pressure to enable the salvation of all humankind, Jesus demonstrated three important conditions that help us understand His great poise.

Reference Verified
Wholehearted

Michelle D. Craig October 2022 Saturday Evening Session

When hard times come, I try to remember that I chose to follow Christ before I came to earth and that challenges to my faith, my health, and my endurance are all part of the reason I’m here.

Reference Verified
Consider the Goodness and Greatness of God

Dale G. Renlund April 2020 Saturday Afternoon Session

Much like Tom, each of us has received gifts that we could not provide for ourselves, gifts from our Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son, including redemption through the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

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The Seven Christs

Bruce R. McConkie October 1982 Saturday Afternoon Session

In Gethsemane he bowed beneath a load none other could bear.

Alludes to High confidence
The Living Bread Which Came Down from Heaven

D. Todd Christofferson October 2017 Saturday Morning Session

First, we understand that in sacrificing His flesh and blood, Jesus atoned for our sins and overcame death, both physical and spiritual.

Reference Verified
Our Father’s Glorious Plan

Weatherford T. Clayton April 2017 Saturday Morning Session

being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.”

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No Greater Joy Than to Know That They Know

K. Brett Nattress October 2016 Sunday Afternoon Session

I am also grateful for a loving Heavenly Father and for His Son, Jesus Christ.

Alludes to High confidence
The Sacrament and the Atonement

James J. Hamula October 2014 Sunday Morning Session

With torn and broken bread, we signify that we remember the physical body of Jesus Christ—a body that was buffeted with pains, afflictions, and temptations of every kind, a body that bore a burden of anguish sufficient to bleed at every pore, a body whose flesh was torn and whose heart was broken in crucifixion.

Reference Verified
Ponder the Path of Thy Feet

Thomas S. Monson October 2014 Sunday Morning Session

He was “in an agony and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.”

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Obedience Brings Blessings

Thomas S. Monson April 2013 Sunday Morning Session

When faced with the agony of Gethsemane, where He endured such pain that “his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground,” He exemplified the obedient Son by saying, “Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done.”

Reference Verified
All Things Work Together for Good

James B. Martino April 2010 Sunday Afternoon Session

Third, when we face our challenges, we must seek greater help from God.

Reference Verified
None Were with Him

Jeffrey R. Holland April 2009 Sunday Morning Session

Of course others among the believers had their difficult moments as well.

Reference Verified
Ask in Faith

David A. Bednar April 2008 Sunday Afternoon Session

“Prayer is the act by which the will of the Father and the will of the child are brought into correspondence with each other” (Bible Dictionary, “Prayer,” 752–53).

Alludes to High confidence
Why Are We Members of the Only True Church?

Enrique R. Falabella October 2007 Saturday Morning Session

I am filled with wonder at the love my Savior Jesus Christ showed by descending from the heavenly mansions and coming to a world where the majority rejected His message, and even though they did not have the power to take His life, they condemned Him to death.

Alludes to High confidence
The Atonement and the Value of One Soul

M. Russell Ballard April 2004 Sunday Afternoon Session

Thankfully, Jesus Christ courageously fulfilled this sacrifice in ancient Jerusalem.

Alludes to High confidence
The Lifeline of Prayer

James E. Faust April 2002 Sunday Morning Session

Jeremiah counsels us to pray with all our heart and soul.

Reference Verified
The Atonement: Our Greatest Hope

James E. Faust October 2001 Saturday Morning Session

He suffered so much pain, “indescribable anguish,” and “overpowering torture” for our sake.

Reference Verified
Hope, an Anchor of the Soul

James E. Faust October 1999 Sunday Morning Session

being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.”

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The Atonement

Russell M. Nelson October 1996 Saturday Afternoon Session

The ordeal of the Atonement centered about the city of Jerusalem.

Reference Verified
“This Do in Remembrance of Me”

Jeffrey R. Holland October 1995 Sunday Morning Session

He was in agony and “prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground”

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“Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ”

Dallin H. Oaks April 1994 General Young Women Meeting

his mission. “And being in an agony, he prayed more earnestly; and he sweat as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground”

Quote High confidence
Spiritual Revival

Glenn L. Pace October 1992 Saturday Morning Session

I have tried to understand why we must experience tribulation before we can experience the ultimate communication.

Alludes to High confidence
The Sacrament—and the Sacrifice

David B. Haight October 1989 Sunday Morning Session

When they had sung a hymn, Jesus and the Eleven went out to the Mount of Olives.

Alludes to High confidence
The Supernal Gift of the Atonement

James E. Faust October 1988 Saturday Morning Session

It has been almost two thousand years since the wondrous occasion when death was conquered.

Alludes to High confidence
“Overcome … Even As I Also Overcame”

Neal A. Maxwell April 1987 Sunday Afternoon Session

I turn now to the conclusion of Jesus’ mortal Messiahship.

Alludes to High confidence
“He Is Not Here. He Is Risen”

David B. Haight April 1980 Saturday Morning Session

being in agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as great drops of blood falling to the ground”

Quote High confidence
The Paths Jesus Walked

Thomas S. Monson April 1974 Saturday Morning Session

being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.”

Quote High confidence
“And Always Remember Him”

Henry D. Taylor April 1973 Saturday Morning Session

being in agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling to the ground.”

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