Final Words From the Cross
In life and in death, Jesus’ words were powerful and meaningful. Despite the serious effort and increased pain required for Jesus to speak as he hung on the cross, Jesus spoke seven “final words”—statements that have much to teach us about Jesus, his Father, and ourselves:
Father Forgive Them
Today You Will Be with Me in Paradise
Behold Your Son…Behold Your Mother
My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?
I Thirst
It Is Finished . . . Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit
Postscript: The Words After That
In 24 Hours That Changed the World, Adam Hamilton took us on a Lenten journey through the last day of Jesus' life. Now in this inspiring follow-up book, Hamilton explores these final words as seen and heard through the eyes and ears of those who stood near the cross.
Each chapter begins with the biblical account followed by a first-person story as might have been told from the viewpoint of one of the characters at the cross. Then the chapter explores the meaning of Jesus’ dying words for our lives today. Following the last statement, a postscript recounts the words Jesus spoke following his resurrection, including what truly were the final words Jesus spoke while walking this earth.
Join the crowd now and experience the final words from the cross.
Final Words from the Cross offers six chapters/sessions plus a postscript chapter/session, so that classes have the option of a seventh session on Easter Sunday.
The words He saved for last.
Seven-session DVD featuring Adam Hamilton helps launch discussion in the small-group experience.
Personal approach helps the reader to imagine being at the foot of the cross.
Using character stories and research, Hamilton brings new insights to the crucifixion narrative.
Final session on the Emmaus experience brings a fresh twist on Jesus last words.
Simple and streamlined Leader Guide helps facilitate discussion in small groups.
Top Highlights
“Even though he was questioning God—’My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’—he still was praying. Questioning God in prayer is an act of faith—even when there is confusion about what is happening.” (source)
“Sometimes Jesus calls us to take a more uncomfortable route, a more dangerous or risky route, so that the glory of God is revealed through our experience.” (source)
“The desire for what will hurt us and separate us from God is a part of the human condition. This tendency starts at an early age.” (source)
“meaning of Jesus’ death. Jesus was initiating a new covenant with God and humanity” (source)
“My name is Nicodemus, and the first time I heard Jesus speak was in Jerusalem. He preached with power and conviction, and his words were accompanied by the most remarkable deeds. The sick were healed, sinners came to God, and demons were cast out. He had a knack, however, for alienating my colleagues in the Sanhedrin. He healed on the sabbath, he did not follow our rituals and customs, and he had the irritating habit of pointing out our sins. Yet perhaps for these very reasons I was drawn to him.” (source)
Product Details
- Title : Final Words From the Cross
- Author: Hamilton, Adam
- Publisher: Abingdon Press
- Publication Date: 2018
- ISBN: 9781501858482
Adam Hamilton is senior pastor of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas, one of the fastest growing, most highly visible churches in the country. The Church Report named Hamilton’s congregation the most influential mainline church in America, and he preached at the National Prayer Service as part of the presidential inauguration festivities in 2013.
Hamilton is the best-selling and award-winning author of The Walk, Simon Peter, Creed, Half Truths, The Call, The Journey, The Way, 24 Hours That Changed the World, John, Revival, Not a Silent Night, Enough, When Christians Get It Wrong, and Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White, all published by Abingdon Press. Learn more about Adam Hamilton at AdamHamilton.com.