Below are the quotes that were used in the video.
At Easter, we celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Resurrection is the crowning event of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, and it completes His atoning sacrifice. The Atonement of Jesus Christ included His suffering for the sins of mankind in the Garden of Gethsemane, the shedding of His blood, His suffering and death on the cross, and His literal Resurrection.
“The Atonement of Jesus Christ included His suffering for the sins of mankind in the Garden of Gethsemane, the shedding of His blood, His suffering and death on the cross, and His literal Resurrection.” (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/doctrinal-mastery-core-document-2018/doctrinal-topics/3-the-atonement-of-jesus-christ?lang=eng; see also Bible Dictionary: Atonement)
“… we may confidently assume that anointing with oil has been part of true, revealed religion ever since the gospel was first introduced on this earth to Adam ….
"The olive branch is often used as a symbol of peace, and the olive tree is used in scripture as a symbol of the house of Israel (see Jacob 5). Olive oil can also symbolize the Savior’s Atonement, since the bitter olive, when crushed, provides oil that is sweet.” (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2010/03/youth/to-the-point/why-are-people-anointed-with-oil-when-they-receive-a-priesthood-blessing?lang=eng)
Elder Merrill J. Bateman: “The prophet Abinadi further states that “when his soul has been made an offering for sin he shall see his seed” (Mosiah15:10). Abinadi then identifies the Savior’s seed as the prophets and those who follow them. For many years I thought of the Savior’s experience in the garden and on the cross as places where a large mass of sin was heaped upon Him. Through the words of Alma, Abinadi, Isaiah, and other prophets, however, my view has changed. Instead of an impersonal mass of sin, there was a long line of people, as Jesus felt “our infirmities” (Heb. 4:15), “[bore] our griefs, … carried our sorrows … [and] was bruised for our iniquities” (Isa. 53:4–5).
The Atonement was an intimate, personal experience in which Jesus came to know how to help each of us.” (“A Pattern for All,” Ensign, October 2005)
President Brigham Young: The greater the vision, the greater the display of the power of the enemy. And when such individuals are off their guard they are left to themselves, as Jesus was. For this express purpose the Father withdrew His spirit from His Son, at the time he was to be crucified. Jesus had been with his Father, talked with Him, dwelt in His bosom, and knew all about heaven, about making the earth, about the transgression of man, and what would redeem the people, and that he was the character who was to redeem the sons of earth, and the earth itself from all sin that had come upon it.
"The light, knowledge, power, and glory with which he was clothed were far above, or exceeded that of all others who had been upon the earth after the fall, consequently, at the very moment, at the hour when the crisis came for him to offer up his life, the Father withdrew Himself, withdrew His Spirit, and cast a veil over him. That is what made him sweat blood. If he had had the power of God upon him, he would not have sweat blood; but all was withdrawn from him, and a veil was cast over him, and he then plead with the Father not to forsake him. "No," says the Father, "You must have your trials, as well as others." (JD 3:205-206)
Possible Illegalities of the trial of Jesus:
"Flogging was a legal preliminary to every Roman execution, and only women and Roman senators or soldiers (except in cases of desertion) were exempt. The usual instrument was a short whip (flagellum or flagellum) with several single or braided leather thongs of variable lengths, in which small iron balls or sharp pieces of sheep bones were tied at intervals. The back, buttocks, and legs were flogged either by two soldiers (lictors) or by one who alternated positions.
"... At the Praetorium, Jesus was severely whipped. A detailed word study of the ancient Greek text for this verse indicates that the scourging of Jesus was particularly harsh. It is not known whether the number of lashes was limited to 39, in accordance with Jewish law." (https://www.cbcg.org/scourging-crucifixion.html)
Elder James E. Talmage: [On the cross] it seems that in addition to the fearful suffering incident to crucifixion, the agony of Gethsemane had recurred, intensified beyond human power to endure. In the bitterest hour, the dying Christ was alone , alone in most terrible reality. That the supreme sacrifice of the Son might be consummated in all its fullness, the Father seems to have withdrawn the support of His immediate Presence, leaving to the Savior of men the glory of complete victory over the forces of sin and death." (Jesus the Thrist, p. 661, also quoted by: Elder Bruce R. McConkie in The Mortal Messiah, 4:226; Elder Neil L. Andersen in The Divine Gift of Forgiveness, 92)
President Boyd K. Packer: "We do not know exactly how the Lord accomplished the Atonement. But we do know that the cruel torture of crucifixion was only part of the horrific pain which began in Gethsemane—that sacred site of suffering—and was completed on Golgotha." (General Conference, October 2012).
Elder Tad R. Callister: "The Savior . . . submitted to the inhumanity of man; His body longed for sleep; He hungered; He felt the pains of sickness. He was in all respects subjected to every mortal failing experienced by the human family. Not once did He raise the shield of godhood in order to soften the blows. Not once did He don the bulletproof vest of divinity. That He also had godly powers did not make His suffering any less excruciating, any less poignant, or any less real. To the contrary, it is for this very reason that His suffering was more, not less, than His mortal counterparts could experience.
"He took upon Him infinite suffering, but chose to defend with only mortal faculties, with but one exception—His godhood was summoned to hold off unconsciousness and death (i.e., the twin relief mechanisms of man) that would otherwise overpower a mere mortal when He reached His threshold of pain. For the Savior, however, there would be no such relief. His divinity would be called upon, not to immunize Him from pain, but to enlarge the receptacle that would hold it. He simply brought a larger cup to hold the bitter drink." (The Infinite Atonement, p.119).
“Teaching the Scriptural Emphasis on the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ,” by John Hilton III
References to Gethsemane in the New Testament
“The accounts of Christ in Gethsemane appear in four passages: Matthew 26:36–56, Mark 14:32–52, Luke 22:39–53, and John 18:1–11 … Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John all describe Christ’s capture in Gethsemane, although they differ in specific details. The events of Gethsemane are not explicitly mentioned again in the New Testament.”
References to the Crucifixion in the New Testament
“The narrative descriptions of Christ’s Crucifixion are found in Matthew 27:31–56, Mark 15:20–41, Luke 23:26–49, and John 19:16–37. As with Gethsemane, there is nothing in these Crucifixion accounts that states Christ suffered for our sins while on the cross. However, unlike Gethsemane, New Testament authors make Christ’s death a salvific focal point.
“At least twenty-one New Testament passages specifically link Christ’s death with our salvation.”
“… the New Testament clearly places a much stronger salvific emphasis on Christ’s Crucifixion relative to his suffering in Gethsemane.
References to Gethsemane in the Book of Mormon
“Only one Book of Mormon reference can be directly connected to the events of Gethsemane with relative certainty (Mosiah 3:7)”
References to Christ’s Crucifixion in the Book of Mormon
“In contrast to the one clear reference to Gethsemane, Book of Mormon authors make nineteen explicit references to Christ being “lifted up” or “crucified.”
References to Gethsemane in the Doctrine and Covenants
Doctrine and Covenants 19:16–19
References to Christ’s Crucifixion in the Doctrine and Covenants
“At least seventeen passages in the Doctrine and Covenants refer to Christ’s Crucifixion or death.” (https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4224&context=facpub)
President Russell M. Nelson: “Joy is powerful, and focusing on joy brings God’s power into our lives. As in all things, Jesus Christ is our ultimate exemplar, “who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross.” (Heb. 12:2) Think of that! In order for Him to endure the most excruciating experience ever endured on earth, our Savior focused on joy!
"And what was the joy that was set before Him? Surely it included the joy of cleansing, healing, and strengthening us; the joy of paying for the sins of all who would repent; the joy of making it possible for you and me to return home—clean and worthy—to live with our Heavenly Parents and families." (Joy and Spiritual Survival, October 2016; also quoted by Elder Christofferson, October 2019).
Ideas for teaching:
Atonement of Jesus Christ included:
“The Atonement of Jesus Christ included His suffering for the sins of mankind in the Garden of Gethsemane, the shedding of His blood, His suffering and death on the cross, and His literal Resurrection.” (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/doctrinal-mastery-core-document-2018/doctrinal-topics/3-the-atonement-of-jesus-christ?lang=eng; see also Bible Dictionary: Atonement)
“… we may confidently assume that anointing with oil has been part of true, revealed religion ever since the gospel was first introduced on this earth to Adam ….
"The olive branch is often used as a symbol of peace, and the olive tree is used in scripture as a symbol of the house of Israel (see Jacob 5). Olive oil can also symbolize the Savior’s Atonement, since the bitter olive, when crushed, provides oil that is sweet.” (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/liahona/2010/03/youth/to-the-point/why-are-people-anointed-with-oil-when-they-receive-a-priesthood-blessing?lang=eng)
Elder Merrill J. Bateman: “The prophet Abinadi further states that “when his soul has been made an offering for sin he shall see his seed” (Mosiah15:10). Abinadi then identifies the Savior’s seed as the prophets and those who follow them. For many years I thought of the Savior’s experience in the garden and on the cross as places where a large mass of sin was heaped upon Him. Through the words of Alma, Abinadi, Isaiah, and other prophets, however, my view has changed. Instead of an impersonal mass of sin, there was a long line of people, as Jesus felt “our infirmities” (Heb. 4:15), “[bore] our griefs, … carried our sorrows … [and] was bruised for our iniquities” (Isa. 53:4–5).
The Atonement was an intimate, personal experience in which Jesus came to know how to help each of us.” (“A Pattern for All,” Ensign, October 2005)
President Brigham Young: The greater the vision, the greater the display of the power of the enemy. And when such individuals are off their guard they are left to themselves, as Jesus was. For this express purpose the Father withdrew His spirit from His Son, at the time he was to be crucified. Jesus had been with his Father, talked with Him, dwelt in His bosom, and knew all about heaven, about making the earth, about the transgression of man, and what would redeem the people, and that he was the character who was to redeem the sons of earth, and the earth itself from all sin that had come upon it.
"The light, knowledge, power, and glory with which he was clothed were far above, or exceeded that of all others who had been upon the earth after the fall, consequently, at the very moment, at the hour when the crisis came for him to offer up his life, the Father withdrew Himself, withdrew His Spirit, and cast a veil over him. That is what made him sweat blood. If he had had the power of God upon him, he would not have sweat blood; but all was withdrawn from him, and a veil was cast over him, and he then plead with the Father not to forsake him. "No," says the Father, "You must have your trials, as well as others." (JD 3:205-206)
Possible Illegalities of the trial of Jesus:
- Jesus was arrested at night
- The Sanhedrin did not and could not originate charges, it only investigated those individuals brought before them.
- The trial was held before the morning sacrifice.
- The Trial was conducted on the day preceding a Jewish Sabbath, also on a holiday.
- The trial concluded within one day.
- The trial was founded upon His (Jesus’) uncorroborated confession.
- The verdict of the Sanhedrin was unanimous.
- Nor must there be on the judicial bench either a relation or a particular friend or
an enemy.
"Flogging was a legal preliminary to every Roman execution, and only women and Roman senators or soldiers (except in cases of desertion) were exempt. The usual instrument was a short whip (flagellum or flagellum) with several single or braided leather thongs of variable lengths, in which small iron balls or sharp pieces of sheep bones were tied at intervals. The back, buttocks, and legs were flogged either by two soldiers (lictors) or by one who alternated positions.
"... At the Praetorium, Jesus was severely whipped. A detailed word study of the ancient Greek text for this verse indicates that the scourging of Jesus was particularly harsh. It is not known whether the number of lashes was limited to 39, in accordance with Jewish law." (https://www.cbcg.org/scourging-crucifixion.html)
Elder James E. Talmage: [On the cross] it seems that in addition to the fearful suffering incident to crucifixion, the agony of Gethsemane had recurred, intensified beyond human power to endure. In the bitterest hour, the dying Christ was alone , alone in most terrible reality. That the supreme sacrifice of the Son might be consummated in all its fullness, the Father seems to have withdrawn the support of His immediate Presence, leaving to the Savior of men the glory of complete victory over the forces of sin and death." (Jesus the Thrist, p. 661, also quoted by: Elder Bruce R. McConkie in The Mortal Messiah, 4:226; Elder Neil L. Andersen in The Divine Gift of Forgiveness, 92)
President Boyd K. Packer: "We do not know exactly how the Lord accomplished the Atonement. But we do know that the cruel torture of crucifixion was only part of the horrific pain which began in Gethsemane—that sacred site of suffering—and was completed on Golgotha." (General Conference, October 2012).
Elder Tad R. Callister: "The Savior . . . submitted to the inhumanity of man; His body longed for sleep; He hungered; He felt the pains of sickness. He was in all respects subjected to every mortal failing experienced by the human family. Not once did He raise the shield of godhood in order to soften the blows. Not once did He don the bulletproof vest of divinity. That He also had godly powers did not make His suffering any less excruciating, any less poignant, or any less real. To the contrary, it is for this very reason that His suffering was more, not less, than His mortal counterparts could experience.
"He took upon Him infinite suffering, but chose to defend with only mortal faculties, with but one exception—His godhood was summoned to hold off unconsciousness and death (i.e., the twin relief mechanisms of man) that would otherwise overpower a mere mortal when He reached His threshold of pain. For the Savior, however, there would be no such relief. His divinity would be called upon, not to immunize Him from pain, but to enlarge the receptacle that would hold it. He simply brought a larger cup to hold the bitter drink." (The Infinite Atonement, p.119).
“Teaching the Scriptural Emphasis on the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ,” by John Hilton III
References to Gethsemane in the New Testament
“The accounts of Christ in Gethsemane appear in four passages: Matthew 26:36–56, Mark 14:32–52, Luke 22:39–53, and John 18:1–11 … Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John all describe Christ’s capture in Gethsemane, although they differ in specific details. The events of Gethsemane are not explicitly mentioned again in the New Testament.”
References to the Crucifixion in the New Testament
“The narrative descriptions of Christ’s Crucifixion are found in Matthew 27:31–56, Mark 15:20–41, Luke 23:26–49, and John 19:16–37. As with Gethsemane, there is nothing in these Crucifixion accounts that states Christ suffered for our sins while on the cross. However, unlike Gethsemane, New Testament authors make Christ’s death a salvific focal point.
“At least twenty-one New Testament passages specifically link Christ’s death with our salvation.”
“… the New Testament clearly places a much stronger salvific emphasis on Christ’s Crucifixion relative to his suffering in Gethsemane.
References to Gethsemane in the Book of Mormon
“Only one Book of Mormon reference can be directly connected to the events of Gethsemane with relative certainty (Mosiah 3:7)”
References to Christ’s Crucifixion in the Book of Mormon
“In contrast to the one clear reference to Gethsemane, Book of Mormon authors make nineteen explicit references to Christ being “lifted up” or “crucified.”
References to Gethsemane in the Doctrine and Covenants
Doctrine and Covenants 19:16–19
References to Christ’s Crucifixion in the Doctrine and Covenants
“At least seventeen passages in the Doctrine and Covenants refer to Christ’s Crucifixion or death.” (https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4224&context=facpub)
President Russell M. Nelson: “Joy is powerful, and focusing on joy brings God’s power into our lives. As in all things, Jesus Christ is our ultimate exemplar, “who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross.” (Heb. 12:2) Think of that! In order for Him to endure the most excruciating experience ever endured on earth, our Savior focused on joy!
"And what was the joy that was set before Him? Surely it included the joy of cleansing, healing, and strengthening us; the joy of paying for the sins of all who would repent; the joy of making it possible for you and me to return home—clean and worthy—to live with our Heavenly Parents and families." (Joy and Spiritual Survival, October 2016; also quoted by Elder Christofferson, October 2019).
Ideas for teaching:
Atonement of Jesus Christ included:
- His suffering for the sins of mankind in the Garden of Gethsemane,
- The shedding of His blood,
- His suffering and death on the cross,
- His literal Resurrection