Seven Sayings From the Cross

THE SEVEN SAYINGS FROM THE CROSS

I.             Luke 23:34 - “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.” (Forgiveness)

               (See Acts 2 – “remission of sins”)

II.           Luke 23:43 - “To day shalt thou be with Me in paradise.” (Promise)

        (Who else could have been making promises in these circumstances?)

III.         John 19:26,27 - “Woman, behold thy son.”     (Compassion, provision)

IV.         Matthew 27:46 - “My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken Me?” (Despair)         

                (John 17:5; 2 Corinthians 5:21)

V.           John 19:28 - “I thirst.” (Suffering)

VI.         John 19:30 - “It is finished”. (Victory!)

VII.       Luke 23:46 - “Father, into thy hands I commend My Spirit.” (Trust, confidence)         

                       (Contrast with “My God, My God...”)

Conclusion: The words of our Savior, which he uttered from the cross, should be able to melt even the coldest heart!  How can we look to such a One and not be incited to render to Him our complete submission?