Jesus’ 7 words on the cross- Part 2

“….at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly” – Romans 5:6 (NIV)

Introduction

Jesus Christ shed His blood on the Cross as the perfect, all-sufficient sacrifice for our sins. His atoning death and victorious resurrection constitute the only ground for our salvation.  The Holy Spirit glorifies the Lord Jesus Christ and convicts the world of its guilt. He regenerates sinners, and we are baptized in Him into union with Christ and adopted as heirs in the family of God. The Holy Spirit also indwells, illuminates, guides, equips and empowers believers for Christ-like living and service.

We continue from where we ended last week

Seven words on the cross

4. The word of spiritual suffering 

“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” – Mark 15:34.  These words mark the climax of Jesus’ suffering for a lost world.  Jesus experienced separation from God the Father as the sinner’s substitute.  Here the sorrow, grief and pain were at their worst! 

He was pierced for our transgression – “But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed.” – Isaiah 53:5 (NIV) and gave Himself a “ransom for many” – Matthew 20:28; 1 Timothy 2:6.  God made Him who had no sin to be a sin for you and me – 2 Cor. 5:21.

 Jesus died, forsaken that we might never be forsaken – Psalm 22.  Because of this we are redeemed by the suffering of Christ – 1 Peter 1:19.

5.   The word of physical suffering 

“Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” – John 19:28. 

Jesus nearing death goes through the agony of thirst!  Jesus the fountain of Living Water desires earthly water and is given vinegar – sour wine which He rejects!  He had to endure pain and shame.

6.   The word of triumph 

 “When He had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished” John 19:30 – mission accomplished.  The work of redemption is done!  Jesus did not say “I am finished”.  Rather He triumphantly made a declaration that He had completed and accomplished His work on the cross.

–         He had accomplished the earthly mission assigned by the Father;

–         He had fulfilled the important Old Testament prophecy about the suffering Messiah -Genesis 3:15; Isaiah 53:3-12.

–         Completed the work of redemption as the sacrificial and Passover Lamp of God – John 1:29; 1 Corinthians 5:7 involving blood atonement – Ephesians 1:7; Hebrews 9:12 & 22.

–         The decisive moment of victory over Satan and his network of demons – Colossians 2:15

–         Jesus has achieved the means of reconciliation of God with His creation and sinful humanity. – 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 & 21; Colossians 1:20-22.  It is worthy to note that nothing can be added to the finished work of the cross for salvation.  The way of salvation is now open to all who believe and draw on Jesus finished work on the cross – Matthew 27:50; Luke 23:46.  The debt for our sin has been paid in full and the plan of salvation established.

7.   The word of committal 

 “Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit My spirit.”  When He had said this, He breathed His last.” – John 19:30; Luke 23:46.

The Lord Jesus voluntarily committed His life into God the Father’s care – He went in spirit to His Father in Heaven.

“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life” – John 3:16 (NIV).

Kindly note: You are warmly invited to join us for our programme, Meditations on Easter, on Saturday, 11th April 2026 at Christ the King Parish Hall at 8:00 a.m.

The theme is: “He Is Risen Indeed, Hallelujah!!! – The Transformative Power of the Resurrection” (Matthew 28:5; 1 Peter 1:3–4).

Our deepest desire this Easter is to experience the power of Christ’s resurrection more intimately in our lives and to share the hope of the risen Lord with others.

 Stay Blessed!

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