Today is Friday, April 2nd, 2010; Karen's Korner #1790

Happy Good Friday!
 
We have just had a series of three sermons at church as we look toward Easter. The first was "words"; second "witness" and last Sunday "wisdom".
 
Here are the seven statements Jesus made from the cross; His words:
 
1) "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
 
Jesus is settling matters with his family.
He is putting things in order for those left behind.
 
2) "Jesus said, 'Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.'
And they divided up his clothes by casting lots."
~ Luke 23:34
 
He knew the people were unaware of what was really going on.
 
3) "Jesus answered him, 'I tell you the truth,
today you will be with me in paradise.'"
~Luke 23:43
 
4) "About the ninth hour, Jesus cried out in a loud voice,
'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?'"
~ Matthew 27:46
 
5) "Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture
would be fulfilled,
Jesus said, 'I am thirsty.'"
~ John 19:28
 
6) "When he had received the drink,
Jesus said, 'It is finished.'
With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit."
~ John 19: 30
 
7) "Jesus called out with a loud voice,
'Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.'
When he had said this, he breathed his last."
~ Luke 23:46
 
His trust in the Lord is an act of personal abandonment.
 
God is His refuge, our refuge.
 
He remains the same, now and forever.
 
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