A Day Like Any Other

Saturday, Jerusalem, Circa 33 AD It is the Jewish Sabbath. The city is quiet. The air above the city lacks the usual thousand little trails of smoke from cookfires. Hymns rise from the temple. Families are indoors. The soldiers are back in their barracks. The Chief...

The Veil Is Torn Asunder

In His last hours Jesus uttered seven statements that have become known as the Seven Last Words Of Christ: Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. Verily I say unto thee, today thou shalt be with me in paradise. Woman, behold thy son. My God, My God, why...

The Seven Last Words of Christ /7

Friday, Jerusalem, Circa 33 AD “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” Luke 23:46 This is a prayer of great significance that every Christian must apply to our lives. Jesus trusts God to the very end. Let this be your daily prayer: “I commit...

The Seven Last Words of Christ /6

Friday, Jerusalem, Circa 33 AD “It is finished.” John 19:30 A salvation was made possible, a love shown. His earthly mission was complete. He took our place, offering Himself to God as a sacrifice on behalf of humanity, demonstrating both humanity’s...

The Seven Last Words of Christ /5

Friday, Jerusalem, Circa 33 AD “I am thirsty.” John 19:28 It is easy to understand in His humanness that Jesus was thirsty having hung on the cross for many hours without food or drink. This statement has implications beyond physical thirst. Ponder and...