Sayings from the Cross

Luke 23

1. A Cry for Forgiveness, “Father, Forgive them for they know what they do” _{^{(Luke 23:33-38)}}
   1. It was directed to someone. Jesus said, “Father”
   2. It was a specific request. “Father, Forgive”
   3. The object of His request, “Father, forgive them“
   4. The reason for His request, ”for they know not what they do.”
2. A Statement of Assurance, “Verily, I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise” _{^{(Luke 23:39-43)}}
3. A Call of Sympathy, “Woman, behold thy son; Behold thy mother” _{^{(John 19:23-27).}}
4. A Shout of Heartache, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani” ^{_{(Matthew 27:45-50)}}
   1. Desperate Seperation
   2. Desperate Substitution
5. A Declaration of Suffering, “I Thirst” _{^{(John 19:28-29)}}
6. The Roar of Victory, “It is Finished” _{^{(John19:29-30)}}
   1. The earthly mission of Jesus was finished
   2. The work of redemption was finished
   3. Deaths power was finished
7. A Prayer of of Submission, “Father into thy hands I commend my spirit.” _{^{(Luke 23:44-49)}}