The Last Words of Jesus
Matthew 27: 33-54
Christopher W. Martin © 2017
I. The Context of the Cross
Profound Silence
Profound Agony
II. Seven Words of Life from the Tree of Death
1. A Word of Prayer & Pardon (Luke 23:34)
Jesus’ Prayer:
A Note on the Greek perfect verb tense
“Father”
“Forgive Them”
Ignorance
Lessons from the Cross
The Heart of Christ
The Supernatural Power of Forgiveness
The Hazards of Unforgiveness
2. A Word of Assurance (Luke 23:43)
Two Thieves & Two Prayers:
A Picture of Worldly Arrogance
A Picture of Repentance & Faith
The Thief’s Surprising Actions:
The Thief’s Remarkable Faith:
“Lord” “Remember Me”
“When you come into Your Kingdom”
The Thief’s Amazing Future:
“I solemnly assure you”
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“Today, You”
‘Will be with Me in Paradise”
A Final Note on Theology
3. A Word of Compassion (John 19: 26-27)
The Trigger?
Jesus’ Words:
“Dear Woman, Here is Your Son”
“Here is your Mother”
Theological Significance
His Holiness
His Position
His Compassion
Epilogue at Ephesus
4. A Word of Wonder (Matthew 27:45-46; Mark 15:33-34)
The Wonder of the Darkness
The Wonder of the Question
“My God, My God”
“Why?”
"Have You Forsaken Me?”
The Wonder of the Silence (Psalm 22)
The Wonder of the Abandonment
2 Corinthians 5: 21
Galatians 3: 13
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Theological Reflections:
My God
Forsaken
5. A Word of Passion & Prophecy (John 19: 28; Matthew 27:48; Mark 15:36)
Jesus’ Genuine Humanity
Jesus Understanding of Scripture (Psalm 22:14-15 & Psalm 69:21)
A Picture of Hell (Luke 16: 24; see also John 7:37-38)
A Final Note on the Hyssop
6. A Word of Victory (John 19: 30; Matthew 27:50; Mark 15:37)
His Suffering was Finished
Jesus’ Cry of Triumph: “Tetelestai”
The Sacrificial System was Finished
Hebrews: “Once for All”
Satan was Finished
7. A Word of Submission (Luke 23: 45-46)
The Timing
Jesus’ Decision:
“Father”
“Into Your Hands”
His Total Control
III. Conclusions
His Focus
His Bible
