7 last words of Jesus
April 7, 2023

7 last words of Jesus
Traditionally, these are known as words of Forgiveness, Salvation, Relationship, Abandonment, Distress, Triumph and Reunion.
The First Word (Forgiveness)
“Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.”
Luke 23:34
The Second Word (Salvation)
“Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise”
Luke 23: 39-43
The Third Word (Relationship)
“Woman, behold, your son….Behold, your mother.”
John 19: 25-27
The Fourth Word (Distress)
“I thirst.”
John 19: 28-29
The Fifth Word (Abandonment)
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
Mark 15: 33-34
The Sixth Word (Triumph)
“It is finished.”
John 19:30
The Seventh Word (Reunion)
“Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.”
Luke 23: 44-46