Friday, Jerusalem, Circa 33 ADThe Seven Last Words of Jesus Jesus’s last words are an exclamation of victory: “It is finished.” John 19:30 A salvation was made possible, a love shown. His earthly mission was complete. He took our place, offering...
Friday, Jerusalem, Circa 33 ADThe Seven Last Words of Jesus “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” Luke 23:46 This is a prayer of great significance that every Christian must apply to our lives. Jesus trusts God to the very end. Let this be your...
Friday, Jerusalem, Circa 33 ADThe Seven Last Words of Jesus “I am thirsty.” John 19:28 It is easy to understand in His humanness that Jesus was thirsty having hung on the cross for many hours without food or drink. This statement has implications beyond...
The Seven Last Words of Jesus, Friday, Jerusalem, Circa 33 AD “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Matthew 27:46, Mark 15:34; Psalm 22:1 This from Jesus? This from the Son of God who prayed and fellowshipped with God? Yes, this from the one who knew...
He cannot do anything deliberate now. The strain of His whole weight on His outstretched arms hurts too much. The pain fills Him up, displaces thought, as much for Him as it has for everyone else who has ever been nailed to one of these horrible contrivances, or for...