“Mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear or difficulty.” https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courage

“Natural courage is a strength and resoluteness of mind that overcomes fear. Biblical courage is a strength and resoluteness of mind that overcomes fear in the strength of another.” (Courage, Rigney, 51)

1. Jesus looked to our interests.
2. Jesus emptied himself.
3. Jesus became a servant.
4. Jesus died on the cross.

Matthew 26:39b “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.”

Matthew 26:53 “Do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father, and he will at once send me more than twelve legions of angels?”