Friday, Jerusalem, Circa 33 AD “It is finished.” John 19:30 A salvation was made possible, a love shown. His earthly mission was complete. He took our place, offering Himself to God as a sacrifice on behalf of humanity, demonstrating both humanity’s...
Friday, Jerusalem, Circa 33 AD “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 physical thirst. Ponder and...
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 implicitly that the cup could...
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...
Friday, Jerusalem, Circa 33 AD “Here is your mother.” John 19:27 Even at His human end, Jesus demonstrated His unfailing humanity and love for others. He entrusted His mother’s care into the hands of His most trusted disciple. #Easter2023,...