Murals (2008) by PHANTAST - Graffiti - Cultural Music & Art Association inc. - 98 Milne St. Benleigh
"Can you drink the cup?" (Mark 10:38).
The metaphor of drinking the cup is used in the Old Testament to refer to acceptance of the destiny assigned by God (Psalm 10:6).
In Jesus' case, this involves divine judgement on sin that Jesus, the innocent one, is to expiate on behalf of the guilty. His baptism is to be his crucifixion and death for the salvation of the human race.
The request of James and John for a share of the glory (Mark 10:35) must of necessity involve a share in Jesus' sufferings, the endurance of tribulation and suffering for the gospel (39).