First of all, father! Forgive them because they don't know what they are doing.
Although the Lord is in great pain, he is full of forgiveness for those under the cross, asking the father to forgive their ignorance. What a loving prayer this is. We should learn from Christ and forgive others with the greatest love. Followers of Christ should not answer blows with blows and an eye for an eye, which would violate the principle of love. Some people say that Christians need two small pets, namely, patience and tolerance.
I tell you the truth, you will be in heaven with me today.
Two robbers were crucified with the Lord. The robber on the right realized that he was a sinner. Please remember him. The Lord said, "Today you will be with me in heaven. Being with the Lord is the greatest blessing. Although the robber was not baptized, he was a truly saved man. The condition of salvation is repentance and rebirth. We should pay attention to internal changes, not just external tools. Not that you don't have to be baptized. Baptism is the Lord's command and must be observed. But what's the point of being baptized if life hasn't changed?
Third, mom, look at your son. And he said to his disciples, Look at your mother.
Jesus entrusted his mother to disciple John, and the Lord left us an example of filial piety. He told us to give up ourselves and follow him, but he didn't tell us to shirk our responsibilities and responsibilities, which was against God's command.
My God, my God, why did you abandon me?
Jesus bore the sins of all mankind on the cross. God's anger was concentrated on him, and God hid his face and left him. The prophet Isaiah said: He really took on our worries and our pains; Because of his punishment, we have peace; We must be cured because of his sprain. (Sai 53: 4-5)
5. I am thirsty.
Old Testament Psalm 69: 2 1 predicted that they would give me bile as food; I was thirsty and they gave me vinegar to drink. The reason why Jesus was thirsty fulfilled the words of the old testament. Tell us that Jesus is a real person and really experienced the pain of the cross. This kind word emphasizes the true humanity of the Lord and his true suffering. He drank a bitter cup, so we can enjoy the blessing cup today.
Six, it's done.
What the Lord said is to announce to the world that God's salvation has been achieved. His crucifixion was not a failure, but a victory over sin, the devil and death. Specifically, the old testament prophecy came true and the rule of law was lifted. The power of the devil has been destroyed, the Ministry of the Father has been completed, and the great work of redemption has been completed.
Father, I give my soul to you.
This scripture is the last sentence that every Jewish mother teaches her children at night. Put the children to bed before the terrible night comes. On the cross, Jesus slept in his father's arms like a baby. Only when the Lord dies for us can we be saved and our sins be forgiven.