A study of the last words of Jesus.
1. Forgiveness: Luke 23:34
2. Salvation: Luke 23:43
3. Care: John 19:26-27
4. Abandonment: Matthew 27:46
5. Thirst: John 19:28
6. Triumph: John 19:30
7. Trust: Luke 23:46
Read each passage slowly. What does it show you about the heart of Christ? What response does it call for?
What the Scriptures say
Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. Luke 23:34 · KJV
And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise. Luke 23:43 · KJV
When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home. John 19:26-27 · KJV
And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? Matthew 27:46 · KJV
After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. John 19:28 · KJV
When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost. John 19:30 · KJV
And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost. Luke 23:46 · KJV