Of the seven sayings of Christ on the cross, this triumphant declaration drew His act of self-sacrifice to a close. How would the people at the foot of the cross have understood these words? And, what was Jesus claiming in this statement of completion? This passion week, an understanding of Jesus’ last words from the cross can deeply enrich our appreciation of the love He expressed for us there.
Messiahs’ Last Words: 7 Easter Reflections on Jesus’ Words from the Cross (App Reading Plan)
Reflect on the last seven phrases Jesus spoke from the cross. Explore what these words meant then—to those who heard them spoken—and what they communicate to us today.
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