Jesus’ Final Words from The Cross Questions What were the first recorded words of Jesus in the New Testament? Luke 2:49 Galatians 2:20 Questions How did Jesus die, was He killed? Matthew 17:22-23 John 10:17-18 Matthew 27:50 • loud voice –Jesus died in strength, not in weakness • gave up His spirit –Jesus died because he chose to, we die because we have to Seven words from the cross a. “Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they are doing” b. “Today you will be with Me in Paradise” c. “Mother, behold, your son, son behold your mother” d. “My God, My God why have You forsaken Me” e. “I am thirsty” f. “It is finished” g. “Father Into Your hands I entrust my spirit” Jesus last words from the cross - Luke 23:44-49 Father, into Your hands I entrust My spirit Four Important Facts 1. Jesus Literally Died 2. Jesus Died Confidently 3. Jesus Died Willingly 4. Jesus Died Victoriously Father, into Your hands I entrust My spirit - Jesus Literally Died - John 19:31-37 Mark 15:42-47 Jesus Literally Died • Jesus' death was real, not an illusion Jesus had a real human body and experienced human (though sinless) infirmities Grew up, ate, drank, slept, felt pain, suffered Evidence from Roman Officials Jesus died on a cross outside Jerusalem Roman soldiers checked, Pilate and the centurion confirmed, Joseph and Nicodemus buried Jesus did not pretend to die so he could fake resurrection 3 days later Evidence from Gospel writers (John 19:31-37; Mark 15:41-47) Jesus did not swoon (faint) on the cross and then revive when he was put in a cool tomb Jesus defeated the last enemy, death, for us (Hebrews 2:9) Jesus went through the valley of death for us (Hebrews 2:14) Father, into Your hands I entrust My spirit - Jesus Died Confidently

Jesus Died Confidently Father, into Your hands I entrust My spirit The Father’s Presence Fellowship with the Father; Addressed God three times on the cross (beginning, middle, ending) Father was often on Jesus’ lips (12 years, 12 times Sermon on the Mount, 53 times Upper Room Discourse); Jesus had the assurance of the Father’s presence The Father’s Promise Psalm 31:5 Into Your hands I entrust my spirit; You have redeemed me, Lord, God of truth Claimed God’s promise; 3 prayers tied to Scriptures (Isaiah 53:12, Psalm 22:1, Psalm 31:5) Jesus lived by God’s word

The Father’s Protection (Psalm 31:15) Safest place to be is in the hands of God Father, into Your hands I entrust My spirit - Jesus Died Willingly John 10:17-18 Matthew 27:50 loud voice –Jesus died in strength, not in weakness gave up His Spirit –Jesus died because he chose to, we die because we have to

Jesus Died Willingly Was Jesus killed by Roman's executioners? (Yes & No) Yes, Acts 2:23 No, He willingly laid down his life Jesus died voluntarily, not murder, not exhaustion The Shepherd willing laid down his life for the sheep Before Jesus laid down his life, He Forgave his enemies; Gave salvation to a repentant sinner; Cared for his mother Finished the work the father gave him to do We ought to follow Jesus' example Father, into Your hands I entrust My spirit - Jesus Died Victoriously - Matthew 27:50-54

Jesus Died Victoriously Father, into Your hands I entrust My spirit (Luke 23:46) Several miracles happened when Jesus gave up his spirit: The veil of the temple was torn from top to bottom The veil kept everyone, except high priest (once a year) from God’s presence Torn veil represents Jesus body given for us

Hebrews 10:19-20 Graves opened and many bodies of saints resurrected after Jesus’ resurrection Death Defeated Earthquake shook the area Law Fulfilled

Jesus Died Victoriously - 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 Father, into Your hands I entrust My spirit - Jesus Actually Died Not faked Jesus Died Confidently Father’s hands Jesus Died Willingly Laid down his life Jesus Died Victoriously Conquered sin and death, and fulfilled the law for us