Seven last words part 5 we continue our sermon series on the seven last words of christ from the cross. First word of the seven last words of jesus on the cross april 17, 2011 april 18, 2011 revjenn father, forgive them. The words of jesus are like verbal olive oil, a healing balm for human words of anger and hatred. What were the seven last words of jesus christ on the. Recorded in the gospels between the time of his crucifixion and his death, they reveal his divinity as well as his humanity. These words are the seven brief sayings jesus uttered while he hung on the cross in utmost pain and loneliness. The fifth word or phrase is found only in johns gospel. The seven last words of our lord and saviour jesus christ good friday 2007 19. For centuries catholics have pondered the rich meaning of jesus seven last words from the cross. Lord, jesus, your willingness to forgive astonishes and unsettles us as we face betrayals and crosses in life. One of the ways christians have traditionally meditated on good friday is by reading and reflecting on the seven last words of jesus from the cross. The seven last words of jesus christ clips from the movie the passion of the christ prayer of reflection litany of the passion of christ. Lets look at them, consider their source and their context. The seven last words of jesus christ with original soundtrack by franklyn schaefer.
These phrases are held dear by followers of christ because they offer a glimpse into the depth of his suffering to accomplish redemption. Prologue by richard burchard published on 20160802t16. The seven last words of our lord and saviour jesus christ. Jesus last words meant that his suffering was over and the whole work his father had given him to do, which was to preach the gospel, work miracles, and obtain eternal salvation for his people, was done, accomplished, fulfilled. Lets look at the importance, meaning and explaination behind what jesus said. Seven last words of christ from the cross a devotional bible study on the passion of christ for holy week and good friday services. The bible book of luke records the final words of jesus before he died on the cross. Jesus christ made seven final statements during his last hours on the cross. Seven last words part 5 i thirst reveals his humanity. As much as possible, given the approximate sequence of events as portrayed in the gospels, these seven last words of christ are presented here in. For each of the seven words, there were will be a homily, followed by a hymn, in which we, together, try to put into words the ineffable sentiments that well up in the heart of a christian on the day our savior died.
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