The Seven Last Words of Christ /6
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 brokenness and God’s love. (Note 1) (1) 24 Hours That Changed the World, Adam […]
The Seven Last Words of Christ /5
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 pray on the concept of Jesus as giver of living water. “Those […]
The Seven Last Words of Christ /4
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 not be spared Him. It is a cry […]
Friday, Jerusalem, Circa 33 AD
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 anyone else who dies in pain […]
The Seven Last Words of Christ /3
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, 17/42
The Seven Last Words of Christ /2
Friday, Jerusalem, Circa 33 AD “Today you will be with me in Paradise.” Luke 23:43 Two criminals were part of the crucifixion story. A thief hung either side of Jesus, suffering death on the cross. Think of the two thieves as representatives for the binary choice we have when it comes to salvation. We either […]
The Seven Last Words of Christ /1
Friday, Jerusalem, Circa 33 AD “Father, forgive them for they do not know what they are doing.” Luke 23:34 Here it is. Nailed to and hanging from a cross. The Roman soldiers have cast lots for His clothing. The crowd has hurled a never ending stream of insults at Him. He is mocked. But Jesus […]
The Cross
When we think of Easter and Christ’s sacrifice on the cross, we often think of the iconic hymn The Old Rugged Cross. The lyrics are rich: On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross,The emblem of suffering and shame,And I love that old cross where the Dearest and BestFor the world of lost […]
Friday, Jerusalem, Circa 33 AD
Jesus begins His trek to Golgatha. Once there, he will be nailed to the cross, crucified that we might be reconciled to our Creator and have eternal life. #Easter2023, 13/42
It’s Friday
It’s FridayJesus is prayingPeter’s a sleepingJudas is betrayingBut Sunday’s comin’ It’s FridayPilate’s strugglingThe council is conspiringThe crowd is vilifyingThey don’t even knowThat Sunday’s comin’ It’s FridayThe disciples are runningLike sheep without a shepherdMary’s cryingPeter is denyingBut they don’t knowThat Sunday’s a comin’ It’s FridayThe Romans beat my JesusThey robe him in scarletThey crown him with […]