John 19:17-30, The Seven Last Words of Christ (2)

Here are numbers 4-7 of the words of Christ from the cross.  The first three involved His concern and provision for other people.  These words today emphasize His relationship with the Father and the completion of His earthly ministry. 

WORDS	SCRIP.	TRUTH
My God, My God, Why?	Mt. 27:46	Isa. 53 1)    The REALITY of His bearing our sin! 2)    He was there for us, on our behalf … a)    Not figuratively, symbolically,  mythically. b)    But factually, He atoned for us. 3)    Propitiation: the Father’s wrath  was satisfied.
I thirst!	Jn. 19:28	Heb. 2:10-18 1)    He had been offered a drugged  drink earlier, but to take it then  would have been to dull the pain. 2)    He was fully human, tasted death  fully.
Done!	Jn. 19:30	Heb. 10:11-18 1)    “I thirst” called attn. to the person;  “It is finished,” to the work. 2)    Many sacrifices culminate in  ONE sacrifice, once for all. 3)    The veil torn in 2; redemption  complete so men can know God. 4)    There is nothing to do but to  receive!
Father, into Thy hands.	Lk. 23:46	Acts 2:22-35 1)    We are saved by the faith(fullness)  OF Christ. 2)    These words clearly and plainly  anticipate the resurrection; His death  was not the final event. 3)    So for us: we are saved by grace  through faith … a faith that unites  us with Christ in His death/burial/ resurrection!

Man of sorrows what a name

for the Son of God, who came

ruined sinners to reclaim:

Hallelujah, what a Savior!