Conveyed within these last seven sayings are spiritual principles germane to understanding the message of the gospel. In these seven sayings, we find the purpose and power of the gospel; we visit the scene and are allowed to hear the conversation and conversion of a criminal; we learn of a familial connection cemented by this cross; we hear the tortured cry of one cursed for another; we are given confidence in the fulfillment of Scripture; we hear the acclamation of a victor; and we hear the unshakeable confidence of a surrendered sovereign soul.
Take a moment to reflect back almost 2000 years ago to the precursor of the resurrection, to the place of reconciliation and redemption, and hear the voice from the cross. Click link to Seminary Now videos on the Last Seven Sayings of Christ on the Cross. These videos offer insight from well-respected New Testament scholars.
- "Father, forgive them, they know not what they do." (Luke 23:34) | https://youtu.be/Shq_L4KMtwA?si=uUfbnx5jk74OSCWk
- "This day you will be with me in Paradise." (Luke 23:43) | https://youtu.be/5GVbEFnJXyk?si=Y_DV9sXvnyuqm3WI
- "Woman, here is your son...[John] here is your mother." (John 19:26-27) | https://youtu.be/Lc1AcGTVxWc?si=S0VsmBFnPw4pO4r8
- "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?" (Mark 15:34; Matthew 27:46) | https://youtu.be/BjJ4_x6xHBU?si=FtH6jJwZWQWuNiA8
- "I am thirsty." (John 19:28) | https://youtu.be/c_b3kA1xnFY?si=2oGXhDqBhrLsWkFp
- "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." (Luke 23:46) | https://youtu.be/Dej8W09hUcE?si=CMJPnSBHaNN3P7mD
- "It is finished." (John 19:30) | https://youtu.be/HkYGEC8ktZo?si=w95DwFLE-XcBGiTO Without the cross there is no Christianity. The preaching of the cross and the death of Christ is the center of the Christian gospel message.
But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumbling block, and unto the Greeks foolishness; But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. 1 Cor 1:23-24 (KJV)
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