1. The Love of Christ results in …
…Release of Enemies aphiēmi
= release; Matthew 6:12
“Father, forgive them, for they do not know
what they do.” (Luke 23:34)
- Demonstrates Jesus' selfless love and His
commitment to forgiveness, even in suffering. This reflects Jesus' boundless
forgiveness, even for those who crucified Him, embodying His teachings on love
and mercy. Jesus' final words express
His trust in the Father and His willing surrender, marking the culmination of
His earthly life. It is the same forgiveness Jesus used in the Lord’s prayer,
“forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.” It means to leave alone. It
was NOT a blanket forgiveness of all sins for all time, nor was it given to all
who were there. It was exemplifying who Jesus truly was and exemplified His
forgiving love. For those who were gambling for His clothes; for criminals on
either side of Him; for the crowd who was blaspheming Him.
…Relations on Earth 1
John 3:1
“Woman, behold your son! … Behold your mother!” (John 19:26-27)
- Reflects Christ's care for others, showing His attention to relationships and community. Jesus entrusts His mother, Mary, to the care of His disciple John, symbolizing the creation of a new spiritual family among believers.
2. The Humanity of
Christ fulfills Scripture in…
… Sorrowful Separation see
Psalm 22:1, Hebrews 13:5
“My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” (Matt.
27:46, Mark 15:34)
This reminds us that even in our darkest
moments, when we feel utterly alone, we are not forsaken. Jesus in His humanity
was separated from His Father so we would not have to be. When we have
questions, God has answers. In moments of despair, we know that Jesus
understands. It also calls us to reflect on the magnitude of Jesus' sacrifice
and the hope it brings for redemption and eternal connection with God.
… Symbolic Sacrifice see
Psalm 22:15, 69:21, Exodus 12:22
“I thirst!” (John 19:28)
- This highlights Jesus' humanity and fulfills
Scripture, showing His physical suffering and His role in fulfilling God's
plan. Emphasizes Jesus' humanity and fulfills Scripture. This fulfills the
prophecy in Psalm 69:21, which says, "They gave me vinegar for my
thirst." It highlights Jesus' humanity and the fulfillment of Scripture.
…Submissive Surrender see
Psalm 22:19, 31:5
“Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” (Luke
23:46)
- According to Luke, these are Jesus’s final
words, which show His ultimate trust and surrender to the Father, even in
death. This echoes Psalm 31:5, where the psalmist entrusts their spirit to God.
Jesus uses these words to express His trust in the Father, even in death.
3. The Deity of Christ
provides Salvation in …
… Divine Providence Revelation
2:7
“Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in
Paradise.” (Luke 23:43)
- Highlights the assurance of salvation through
faith and repentance. Spoken to the repentant thief, this assures salvation
through faith, emphasizing grace over works.
… Divine Permanence________________________________________________ tetelestai,
Hebrews 11:2
“It is finished.” (John
19:30)
Tetelestai is a single word, which can
accurately be translated as “It is finished,” but it was also used in financial sense when a debt is
completely paid. This single word was stamped on a deed or a financial note,
meaning paid in full. Judicially, this word was also used in a legal when a
judgment or a verdict had been fully served and completed. Tetelestai. Militarily, this single word was also
used that the battle had been won. The Spiritual war is over and the enemy
defeated.
HOW DO WE KNOW It is finished? Because Sunday morning, the stone was
rolled away. SM, The soldier fell asleep as dead men. SM The women
heard the angels say He is not here He is risen. SM Peter and John ran
and saw an empty tomb. SM Jesus said to a weeping woman, Go tell the
disciples I am ascending to MY FATHER…BC. JESUS promised in John 14 that
if I go away, I will come again and receive you to myself that where I am you
shall be also.
