THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF
CHRIST
- Father
forgive them; for they know not what they do. – A prayer for
those who are nailing Him to the Cross.
- Verily
I say unto thee, today shalt thou be with Me in
- Woman
behold thy son – Behold thy Mother. – Those of His; with needful care
will be provided for.
- Eli,
Eli, Lama Sabachthani – Translated - My
God, My God, Why hast thou forsaken me? Jesus who knew no
sin had taken on all our sin and felt the presence of God step back from
Him. – The weight of sin was intense - He was abandoned, deserted, and
alone, separated for the first time from the presence of God.
- I
Thirst
– He had been offered wine mixed with myrrh, a narcotic to dull His senses
to the pain, but He refused it, taking in the full brunt of the agony into
His full senses.
- It
is finished
– The prophetic utterance that the Plan of Salvation has been
completed.
- Father,
into thy hands I commend My Spirit – Jesus bowed His head and willingly
gave up His Spirit. - He becomes the firstborn among many who will defeat
the last enemy; death.
- Seven is the number
for completeness.
- It is remarkable for
someone when crucified to be able to speak near their death, as they are
already gasping for air; they can inhale, but it is extremely hard to
exhale, let alone speak. – Jesus spoke in a loud voice.
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