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Seven Sayings of Jesus on the Cross: Saying #7
Tonight, we bring our Lenten journey to a close. We have examined and reflected on the Seven Last Words of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ from the Cross. So far, we have heard our Lord share these words: “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.” He shares with a repentant thief […]
Seven Sayings of Jesus on the Cross: Saying #6
It is finished (John 19:30). The Greek word is tetelestai. This word has 2 meanings in the Greek. First, it suggests that it is finished, perfected, fully completed, mission accomplished. Second, this word has a secular meaning which signifies a full payment of a debt.
Seven Sayings of Jesus on the Cross: Saying #4
Eli Eli lama sabachthani? (Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34). That statement is translated as “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?” Up until this point, Jesus had demonstrated such inner fortitude and peace and compassion and strength of character. Then, everything changes without warning and Jesus cries out.
Seven Sayings of Jesus on the Cross: Saying #3
When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Dear woman, here is your son,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, this disciple took her into his home. (John 19:26-27) This is the third saying of Jesus on the […]
Seven Sayings of Jesus on the Cross: Saying #2
Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise (Luke 23:43). That is the second statement that Jesus said on the cross. It’s a story about 3 crosses. Jesus in the middle being crucified for the sins of the world. On his right, a criminal on his cross. On his left, […]