The Last Seven Words of Jesus From the Cross
1. Matthew 27:46 "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?" which means "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" Jesus cried this out about the ninth hour. Jesus was expressing his feelings of abandonment as God placed the sins of the world upon Him - and because of that, God had to "turn away" from Jesus. As Jesus was feeling the weight of sin, he was feeling a separation from God for the only time ever in all eternity. Psalm 22:1 is fulfilled here "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning?"
2. Luke 23:34 "Father, forgive them, for they do not what they are doing." Those who crucified Jesus were not aware of what they were doing because they did not recognize him as the Messiah.While their ignorance didn't mean they deserved forgiveness, it shows that Jesus that although he was being mocked He showed limitless compassion and divine grace.
3. Luke 23:43 "I tell you the truth, today you will be with me in paradise." One of the criminals on the cross expressed His faith in Jesus, recognizing Him for who He was and Jesus assures him that he will be with Him in heaven. The criminal said to Jesus: "And he said, Jesus remember me when you come to your kingdom." Luke 23:42
4. Luke 23:46 "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." Here, Jesus is giving up His soul into the Father's hands. He is about to die. God has accepted His sacrifice. Hebrews 9:14 "how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God."
5. John 19:26-27 "Dear woman, here is your son!" and "Here is your mother!" Jesus saw his mother standing at the cross with the Apostle John, whom he loved. He put her in John's care. He wanted to be sure she was taken care of after His death.
6. John 19:28 "I am thirsty" Here the Messianic prophecy was being fulfilled. In Psalm 69:21 says "They gave me poison for food, and for my thirst they gave me sour wine to drink." When Jesus said he was thirsty the Roman guards gave him vinegar which was their custom during a crucifixion thus fulfilling prophecy.
7. John 19:30 "It is finished!" This meant that His suffering was over and the whole work His Father had given Him to do: preach the Good News (Gospel), do miracles, salvation for His people, was done, accomplished! The debt of sin was paid!
Jesus paid the debt of your sin dying on the cross and shedding His blood! Today, Friday April 3, 2015 we commemorate what Jesus did for us and we share with others that have not taken that step of faith. He didn't have to do this, but He did because He loves you. He wants to heal your pain, to give you peace, joy, love. He wants to be your Savior. If you have not asked Jesus into your heart and asked him to be your Savior, do so now. If you have backslid or are not walking with God like you once were, you can reconcile with Him right now!
Sinner's prayer:
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| Please write my name in the book of life! |
