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.