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SEVEN VOICES OF JESUS ON CROSS - ENGLISH
PASTOR: JEYASEELAN
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1 Corinthians 1:18
For the message about the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.FIRST WORD - FORGIVENESS
Luke 23:34
Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, they know not what
they do.
SECOND WORD - SALVATION
Luke 23:43
And Jesus said unto him,Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt
thou be with me in paradise
THIRD WORD - LOVE
John 19:26,27
When Jesus saw his mother* and the disciple there whom he
loved, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son.”
27Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother.” And from
that hour the disciple took her into his home.
FOURTH WORD - ANGUISH
Mark 15:34
And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi,
lema sabachthani?" which means, "My God, my God, why have
you forsaken me?"
FIFTH WORD – GROANING
John 19:28
Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the
Scripture), “I thirst.”
SIXTH WORD – DEDICATION
John 19:30
When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is
finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.
SEVENTH WORD – COMMIT
Luke 23:46
Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I
commend my spirit”; and when he had said this he breathed his
last.
First Word : Forgiveness
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Luke 23:34And Jesus said unto them, Father, forgive them, for they know not what they are doing.
1) Fulfillment of Prophecy
Isaiah 53:12
Prayed for the Wicked
Prayed for the Wicked
a) Jesus Prays for Whose Forgiveness
b) For Those who Crucified Him
b) For Those who Crucified Him
Luke 23:33
c) For The people who Shouted “Crucify Jesus”
c) For The people who Shouted “Crucify Jesus”
Luke 23:33
d) For The Soldiers who mocked Jesus
d) For The Soldiers who mocked Jesus
Luke 23:36
e) The criminal & Officers who despised him
Luke 23:35,39
f) For the high priests and scribes who stood accusing
Luke 23:10
g) For Judas, who betrayed Jesus
Luke 22:48
h) For Peter Who Denied Jesus 3 Times
h) For Peter Who Denied Jesus 3 Times
Luke 22:61
i) Jesus Who pleads for our forgiveness to Father
1 John 2:1
2) He lived and showed he preached
Matthew 5:44
Pray for those who persecute you.
Pray for those who persecute you.
Just as Jesus Christ forgave you, forgive one another
Colossians 3:13
I. And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”
I. And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.”
Mark 11:25
II. The first word gives us certainty of forgiveness and teaches us to forgive
III. “FIRST WORD ON CROSS “ WORD OF FORGIVENESS”
The second word: salvation
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Luke 23:43Verily I say unto thee, Today thou shalt be with me in Paradise.
1. Fulfillment of Prophecy
Isaiah 53:12
Jesus was numbered with the transgressors.
Jesus was numbered with the transgressors.
2. For whom it was said?
Luke 23:43
For a thief / criminal
For a thief / criminal
3. The thief who received the answer by performing the first prayer and the last prayer as a single prayer
Luke 23:42
4. Paradise comes three times in the Bible.
Luke 23:43
Luke 23:43
2 Corinthians 12:3
Revelation 2:7
5. Why was the thief's prayer heard?
a. He realized his sin and Confessed
a. He realized his sin and Confessed
Luke 23:41
b. He declared Jesus to be lord.
b. He declared Jesus to be lord.
Luke 23:42
c. Jesus took advantage of the moment he came to know
that he was near
c. Jesus took advantage of the moment he came to know
that he was near
Isaiah 55:6,7
d. God’s Desire & Will is No One Should perish, but all repent
2 Peter 3:9
6. What is the need to be baptized? The thief didn't take Baptism.
d. God’s Desire & Will is No One Should perish, but all repent
2 Peter 3:9
6. What is the need to be baptized? The thief didn't take Baptism.
Are you a thief?/ Are you prepared to die?/ Is it forbidden to take Baptism?
It is necessary for us to be baptized, As Jesus as a son of God Taken Baptism no other explanation is required for us to take Baptism.
It is necessary for us to be baptized, As Jesus as a son of God Taken Baptism no other explanation is required for us to take Baptism.
7. The second word Jesus spoke on the cross gives us the certainty of salvation and teaches us to make the most of the opportunity that we have before the time is Gone. Redeem the time for the days are evil.
1. Fulfillment of Prophecy
The Third word: Love
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John 19:26-27
When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home.1. Fulfillment of Prophecy
Luke 2:34,35
And Simeon said unto Mary mother of Jesus , a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also.
And Simeon said unto Mary mother of Jesus , a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also.
2. To whom was it told
John 19:26,27
To The Mother of Jesus and the disciple who loved him.
To The Mother of Jesus and the disciple who loved him.
3. Jesus always called Mary “Woman” why?
John 2:4,19:26
John 2:4,19:26
(Genesis 3:15 Jesus Christ is the seed of the woman)
4. He fulfilled the 5th commandment “Honor the Mother and the Father”
Exodus 20:12
Deut 5:16
He obeyed his parents
Luke 2:51
Fulfilled the duties on earth to his mother
Fulfilled the duties on earth to his mother
5. Why did he given the responsibilites to take care of his mother to John?
John 13:25
He who was called beloved Disciple, He was nearby Jesus during crucifixation, he was only disciple was leaning on chest of jesus, Out of 12 disciples he was the only disciple who was enduring till end.
He who was called beloved Disciple, He was nearby Jesus during crucifixation, he was only disciple was leaning on chest of jesus, Out of 12 disciples he was the only disciple who was enduring till end.
6. The Other Three Gospels was written by authors hearing and inquiring about life of Jesus but Gospel of John was written which took place in his presence and heard from Jesus.
7. The Third word of Love "Gives us certainty of love of Jesus and God Towards us” and "teaches us to honor our mother and father"
The Fourth word: Anguish
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Mark 15:34Matthew 27:45-47
And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?
Fulfillment of Prophecy
Amos 8:9,10
Jesus quoting the first verse of
Psalms 22:1
To whom this word was spoken
John 19:26,27
Prayed to the Father, Only this time Jesus using the term “My God, My God” other wise Jesus always Started his Prayer “Father”
Why God the Father forsaken Jesus?
a. Jesus Cannot taste death or give his life unless he is seperated from Father, No one has right to touch Jesus till he is with him
a. Jesus Cannot taste death or give his life unless he is seperated from Father, No one has right to touch Jesus till he is with him
b. Jesus was offered living sacrifice for us by father
2 Cor 5:21
c. God so loved the World that he gave his only son
John 3:16
d. God Who Promised I will never leave you or forsake you has forsaken his only son for us.
Only Sin can separate us from God the father, Jesus took all sins of mankind so he was forsaken. Isaiah 59:2, One Point to Note Jesus Was 100% human & 100% God, The Sufferings and Pain Jesus Bear for us was physical & only for our Remission of Sins & salvation. He was forsaken so that we will never be forsaken. He Accepted Pain to Gain us. He was separated from God So that we may be united with God. He became sin and far from God So that we may come near to God. He tasted Death to give us Life.
The Fourth word of Anguish or Suffering "Gives us certainty We will never be forsaken by God and "teaches us we are not bought free but purchased by blood of Jesus"
[YOU ARE PRECIOUS & LOVED]
And after that Jesus knew that all things were finished, and said, So that the Scripture may be fulfilled, saying, I thirst.
1) Fulfillment of Prophecy
[YOU ARE PRECIOUS & LOVED]
The fifth word : Groaning
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John 19:28And after that Jesus knew that all things were finished, and said, So that the Scripture may be fulfilled, saying, I thirst.
1) Fulfillment of Prophecy
Psalm 69:21
Psalm 22:15
John 19:26
2) Jesus said that the Scriptures would be fulfilled.
3) Jesus was Thirsty for these three things.
Physical thirst - Physically, Jesus suffered from lack of water
Thirst in the Soul - Longing to Be With God,
Psalm 42:1
Thirst for souls
Psalm 42:1
Thirst for souls
John 7:37
John 4:8
4) Why did Jesus become thirsty?
Jesus tasted death, and the rich man was thirsty in the hell
Luke 16:23-24
5) If any one are thirsty, give him water to drink.
Proverbs 25:21
Jesus was not given water, but rather bitter gourd was given to drink. You too Should not give bitterness to Jesus. There was no one to give water
to Jesus.
Jesus was not given water, but rather bitter gourd was given to drink. You too Should not give bitterness to Jesus. There was no one to give water
to Jesus.
6) How are you going to quench Jesus' thirst?
Come to Jesus.
Come to Jesus.
John 7:37
Bring others to Jesus like Samaritan Woman.
Bring others to Jesus like Samaritan Woman.
John 4:29
7) The fifth word "guarantees that we will no longer be thirsty" "teaches us that we must come to Jesus, the river of life that quenchs thirst, and to quench his thirst"
7) The fifth word "guarantees that we will no longer be thirsty" "teaches us that we must come to Jesus, the river of life that quenchs thirst, and to quench his thirst"
8) The Fifth Word Confirms Humanity of Jesus.
Sixth Word : Dedication [IT IS FINISHED]
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John 19:30When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.
What is definition of the word "finished"?
To end, to finish, to accomplish.
John 19:28
1) "Finished" This is the slogan of victory Many who began did not finish, but Jesus accomplished everything.
2) What's finished? What are the things accomplished or finished by Jesus on the earth?
a. He came to give life and given life on cross of calvary
John 10:10
b. Sacrifices for Sin not yet required Jesus himself offered as sacrifice and finished all sacrifices.
b. Sacrifices for Sin not yet required Jesus himself offered as sacrifice and finished all sacrifices.
Hebrews 7:27
c. He has finished the work which he appointed on earth by father
c. He has finished the work which he appointed on earth by father
John 17:44
d. He Broken down the the middle wall of Partition between God and us and made us reconciled with the Father
d. He Broken down the the middle wall of Partition between God and us and made us reconciled with the Father
Ephesians 2:14-16
e. He conquered the Principalities and powers on the cross
e. He conquered the Principalities and powers on the cross
Col 2:13-15
f. He has fulfilled the prophecies & all the promises that were told about him
f. He has fulfilled the prophecies & all the promises that were told about him
John 19:28
He did the Father's will and finished his work
He did the Father's will and finished his work
John 4:24
He fought on the cross and finished everything
He fought on the cross and finished everything
Psalms 138:8
3) The sixth word gives us affirmation that "Jesus has accomplished everything for us". "It teaches us that we must accomplish the work assigned to us by Jesus".
3) The sixth word gives us affirmation that "Jesus has accomplished everything for us". "It teaches us that we must accomplish the work assigned to us by Jesus".
Seventh Word: Commit
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Luke 23:46Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, Father, I Commit my Spirit into thy hands. Having said this, he died.
The First & Last Words Jesus spoke on the cross addressing to “Father”
Luke 23:34,46
1. Fulfillment of Prophecy
Psalm 31:5
This is the prayer every Hebrew mother teaches her child before going to sleep at night. Jesus was quoting the verse from Psalms.
This is the prayer every Hebrew mother teaches her child before going to sleep at night. Jesus was quoting the verse from Psalms.
2. To Commit/ Commend means ? Giving on its way, giving it back to be preserved No one can take his life forcibly, Jesus himself gave his life
John 10:17,18
3. Jesus has assurance about his resurrection, He has already told in his message that he will die and rise on third day
Matthew 17:22,23
4. God rested on 7th day after creation of the world in 6 days, similarly Christ also finished all his works and Commited his spirit into the hands of the Father
Genesis 2:2
5. As it is appointed to men to die at once So Jesus Died
Heb 9:27
Heb 9:27
6. We Should have assurance that god is able to keep up until his coming That whatever I had given him.
2 Timothy 1:12
7. The seventh word gives us assurance that he who believes in Jesus will be alive even if he dies. We learn from Jesus that we must commit what we have received from God.
GOD BLESS YOU, THANK YOU
