Words from the Cross

John 7:37-46

“I thirst”

• John 19:28-29

• The Scripture has been fulfilled• Psalm 69:21 They also gave me gall for my

food, And for my thirst they gave me vinegar to drink.• Psalm 22:15 My strength is dried up like a

potsherd, And My tongue clings to My jaws; You have brought Me to the dust of death.

• It was extremely difficult for Christ to speak

“Father forgive them for they know not what they do”

• Luke 23:33-38

• They were blinded by their hatred • “This is the King of the Jews”

• Stephen uses Christ’s example• Acts 7:54-60

“Assuredly, I say to you today you will be with me in Paradise”

• Luke 23:39-43

• Takes time to comfort a criminal • A Criminal who• Acknowledges his sin• Acknowledges Christ is Lord• Dies with Christ

“Woman, behold your son”

• John 19:25-27

•He cared for His mother• Woman = Lady = Ma’am

•He is establishing the brotherhood• “Behold your mother”

“Eli Eli lama sabachthani?”

• My God, My God why have you forsaken me?

• Jesus was teaching those who mocked Him• Matthew 27:38-44• Psalm 22

• Jesus was right to trust in God

“It is Finished”

• “Father into your hands I commit my Spirit”• Luke 23:46

• It was completed!