The Veil Is Torn Asunder
In His last hours Jesus uttered seven statements that have become known as the Seven Last Words Of Christ: And Jesus uttered a loud cry, and breathed out His life. And the curtain of the Holy of Holies of the Temple was torn in two from top to bottom. And when the centurion who stood […]
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Friday, Jerusalem, Circa 33 AD “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 daily prayer: “I commit myself to you, O God. In my living and in […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]