Luke 23:46. Here is the last word Jesus said from the cross. Every word is significant in Jesus’ securing our salvation.

“Father, forgive them”. Luke 23:33-34. What were the last words Jesus spoke before his death? There were seven “words” each full of significant meaning. This first last word was a prayer. February 19, 2006.

“With Me, in Paradise”. Luke 23:39-45. “The dying thief rejoiced to see that fountain…” which flows with the blood of Jesus Christ. Another thief refused to see his helplessness in saving himself. How do you see yourself? February 22, 2006.

“Behold thy son…behold thy mother”. John 19:26-27. Why was it important that Jesus address His human mother and His beloved disciple about family matters from the cross? March 5, 2006.

“Why have You forsaken Me?”. Matthew 27:45-46. The fourth word Jesus utters from the cross is a prayer to His Father. From the doctrinal perspective, the implications are unfathomable. Considering this cry on a human level is not any easier. March 12, 2006.

“I Thirst”. John 19:28. From the cross Jesus cried “I thirst,” expressing the most basic of human needs. In that cry, He was again identifying Himself with humanity. On the cross, He offered Himself as the only One who can satisfy our thirst. March 19, 2006.

Paid in Full. John 19:30. What did Jesus mean when He said, “it is finished”? March 26, 2006.

Christ’s Soul Committal, Luke 23:46. Here is the last word Jesus said from the cross. Every word is significant in Jesus’ securing our salvation. April 2, 2006.