Title: Seven Words of the Cross (April 9)
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Today is Palm Sunday, and this week is Passion Week, when the Lord was arrested, crucified and buried in a tomb. (…) This morning, I will testify to the seven words spoken by the Lord, who was whipped to the point of being bloodied, naked and nailed to both feet and hands on the cross. (…)
① He prayed (Luke 23:34).
The Lord prayed in the midst of unspeakable pain. He did not pray for himself, but for his enemies. (…) “Father, forgive them” Who, but the Son of God, dares to pray like this in a miserable and desperate moment? Please believe that the person who prays like this will be my Savior.
② He promised the repentant thief (Luke 23:43).
(…) Two ferocious robbers hung on both sides of the cross of Jesus on Calvary. One of them said, “Remember me when you come into your kingdom.” The Lord says “Yes, you will be with me today in paradise” (…) The Lord is the Lord of salvation. He is the lord of paradise. The Lord has promised a paradise to the thief who has shown repentance and faith. Please believe that the only way for human beings to be saved is through repentance and faith.
③ I was filial to my mother (John 19:26-27).
(…) Mother Mary stands by the cross. I saw my son Jesus being despised and ridiculed by people. Sorrow breaks my heart. The Lord asked the disciple to have a mother. If we honor our parents, we must offer more than mere obedience. We must give our love, affection, gratitude and respect to our parents. That's right. Jesus thought of his mother on the cross. The Lord set the example of filial piety on the cross.
④ He cried out in sorrow (Matthew 27:46).
From noon to 3 o'clock, pitch-black darkness covered the earth from the eyes of men and the light of God. Then the Lord said, “Eli, Eli, Lama, Sabachthani.” Although the Lord is the perfect Son of God, he was cast away because he was a great sinner when he covered the sins of mankind in one body.(…) This moment is the culmination of the suffering of the cross that saves mankind. It is the moment when our sins are forgiven.
⑤ He was thirsty (John 19:28).
Life is always lonely and thirsty. The soul is thirsty, love is thirsty, material is thirsty. But when the Lord says, “I am thirsty,” the voice we hear is, “Let riches and riches be satisfied, and my soul thirst.” Please believe that the one who says I am thirsty is the one who satisfies our thirst.
⑥ It is finished (John 19:30).
(…) What does this mean? These words are the words that bring the whole gospel to its conclusion and give the assurance of salvation. In other words, He has done everything necessary to save and bless you and me. (…) It means that suffering is over. Physical and spiritual suffering is over. The darkness has been lifted, sin has been paid, and salvation is complete. All you and I need to do is to get down on our knees in front of the work accomplished by Jesus Christ, give thanks and live with a joyful heart in faith.
⑦ Father, I entrust my soul into your hands (Luke 23:46)
The seventh word is a word for rest. The word of entrusting your soul to God is saying that the relationship that had been abandoned has been restored. At the moment of death, he surrendered himself to God. The Lord did not ask for your will.(…)
Gentlemen, it shows that the resting place of our souls is in God. Go to the top of that Calvary. I hope you will listen to the voice of the Lord speaking in the midst of that pain.(…) Seven words spoken in the scene of suffering. We hope that the protagonist is grateful to be our savior. Amen.
seven words of the cross
(Isaiah 9:6-7, John 19:25-30))