The Agony in the Garden of Gethsemane Foreshadowed

For both Jesus and Jacob the person who plotted against them knew where to find them.

Genesis 32:6 “And the messengers returned to Jacob, saying, we came to thy brother Esau, and moreover he cometh to meet thee, and four hundred men with him.”

John 18:2 “Now Judas (who betrayed him) also knew the place, because Jesus often met there with his disciples.”

Jesus and Jacob became distressed and divided their groups into two groups as the band of soldiers was on its way led by the person who plotted against them.

Genesis 32:7 “Then Jacob was greatly afraid and was distressed: and he divided the people that were with him.”

Mark 14:32 “They went to a place which was called Gethsemane. And he said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I pray.” 33 And he took Peter, James, and John with him. And he began to be deeply distressed and troubled.”

An angel appeared to Jesus and Jacob and they were in agony while the band of soldiers approached led by the person who plotted to kill them.

Genesis 32:24-30 [Jacob must’ve have been in agony since his hip was put out of joint by the angel.]

Luke 22:43 “An angel appeared to him from heaven, and strengthened him. 44 And being in agony, he prayed more earnestly, and his sweat became like drops of blood falling to the ground.”

Jesus Betrayed by Judas Iscariot - Matthew 26:47-56, Mark 14:43-52, Luke 22:47-53, John 18:03-12

Jesus and Jacob were met by crowds led by the person who plotted against them.

Genesis 33:1 “And Jacob lifted up his eyes, and looked, and, behold, Esau came, and with him four hundred men.

Matthew 26:47 “While he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve, and with him a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and the elders of the people.”

Jesus and Jacob are greeted with a kiss by the person who plotted to kill them.

Genesis 33:4A “And Esau ran to meet him, and embraced him, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.”

Matthew 26:48 “Now the betrayer had given them a sign, saying, “The one I kiss is the man. Seize him.” 49 And at once he went up to Jesus and said, “Greetings, Rabbi!” and kissed him.”

J. Clontz – Editor of the Comprehensive New Testament