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Words from a dying man can be fearful, resentful or senile, but rarely confident. These last words from the
lips of Jesus were confident.
These words reflect a true understanding of God and
mankind. With such understanding Jesus
responded confidently on the cross.
These LAST WORDS of Jesus Christ
These last words from the lips of Jesus Christ
were CONFIDENT.
Hirap, sakit, kirot, at pagdurusa ang Kanyang
naranasan ng mga oras naiyun.
These words reflect a true understanding of God and
mankind.
Jesus said in Luke 23:34,
“Father, forgive them for they
do not know what they are
doing."
FORGIVENESS
PAGPAPATAWAD
We need to recognize that people don’t know what
they are doing.
That time, He intercedes. (Namagitan Siya.)
There is a spirit of deception where sin is present.
HE PRAYED.
NEVER A WORD OF BITTERNESS; NO WORD
OF REGRET
Isaiah 53:13
“… He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors.”
Natupad ang prophecy.
What do we do in times of trouble, disappointment,
suffering, sorrow?
REMEMBERThe person who hurts you has hurt himself and his
relationship to God.
“FATHER, FORGIVE THEM.”
There is forgiveness from God, but only few people
know this.
WHY FORGIVENESS?
WHY FATHER?
After the trials and pain, hindi Niya nalimutan kung sino Siya at kung ano ang
relasyon Niya sa atingDiyos Ama.
So He said, “FATHER”.
The perfect example on how we should face pain
and disappointments.
And that’s what Jesus did. He prayed to the Father in
Heaven.
FAITH, CONVICTION, AND SELF-IDENTITY
Crucified; Palayain siBarabas
He knows that He is the Son of God.
Nothing changes in their relationship.
WHY FATHER?
“He paid the debt He did not owe. He owed the debt I could not pay. I needed someone to wash my sins away. And now
I sing a brand new song, amazing grace. Christ Jesus
paid the debt that I could never pay.”
WE ALL MUST FORGIVE.
"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing."
In Luke 23:43, Jesus said to
the thief who was also
crucified,
"I tell you the truth, today you
will be with me in paradise."
PAGPAPALAYA
A story is told of a thief who robbed John Wesley. While the
thief walked away, Wesley shouted, "If you should someday come to your senses and know what you have done is wrong,
turn to God for forgiveness through Jesus Christ."
If we have the promise of Heaven, because we belong
to Jesus, then every situation in our lives is an opportunity to bring others
into Heaven with us.
"I tell you the truth, today you will be with Me in
paradise."
1. God’s promise of salvation are for those who confess, believe and turn to Jesus
Christ.
a. Humble confession of his sins
Luke 23:41
41 We are punished justly, forwe are getting what ourdeeds deserve. But this Manhas done nothing wrong.
b. Believes that Jesus is the Messiah and He will still
receive the Kingdom of God (Paradise) that belongs to the
Messiah
Luke 23:42
42 Then he said, “Jesus,remember me when Youcome into Your Kingdom.”
2. God’s grace, mercy and faithfulness to His promise
upon sinners.
Luke 23:43
43 Jesus answered him, “TrulyI tell you, today you will bewith Me in paradise.”
CONCLUSION
God chooses to wipe away our sins, not because we have some
convenient excuse, and not because we have tried hard to make up for them, but because He is a God of amazing grace, with mercies that
are new every morning. Through His Cross, we have been forgiven,
healed and restored. By His crucifixion, we have been set- free!
John 19:26
"When Jesus saw His motherthere, and the disciple whomHe loved standing nearby, Hesaid to His mother,
’Dear woman, here is your son,’ and to the disciple, ’Here
is your mother.’ From that time on, this disciple took her
into his home."
PAMILYA
Someone has said, "Family is the place where they won’t kick
you out." But the families in America are breaking apart due
to divorce, abuse and absent fathers and mothers who chose
selfish ambitions over responsible integrity.
The church, the gathering of believers, is God redeemingfamily. When you’ve been
caste out in life, God’s church is "the place where you won’t
be kicked out.“
"Dear woman, here is your son,’ and to the disciple, ’Here is your mother."
Gen 18:18-19
Abraham will surely becomea great and powerful nationand all nations on earth willbe blessed through him. For Ihave chosen him, so that hewill direct his
children and his householdafter him to keep the way ofthe Lord by doing what isright and just, so that the Lordwill bring about for Abrahamwhat He has promised him.
Matthew 27:46 records Jesus’ loud cry on the cross,
"Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?“which means,
"My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?"
PAGSUBOK
These words from Jesus tells us that whatever we’re going through, God is aware, and if
He chose to, He could have changed the outcome.
PRUNING• A function of cutting away to
reduce the extent or reach ofsomething by taking awayunwanted or superfluous parts.
Therefore, direct your questions to God, but know
that you can trust His goodness and righteousness. We see only a day at a time. God sees the whole picture. He will do what is good and
right.
JACK WELCH
1. If a GE business could notbe number one or numbertwo in its market, it wouldbe cut.
2. Any business that wasstruggling (sick)would be“fixed, closed, or sold”
3. Every year, GE would firethe bottom 10% of thework force
4. Welch would get rid of thelayers of bureaucracy inthe company that sloweddown communication,productivity, and ideas.
FIXED
CLOSED
SELL
John 12:24
24 I tell you the truth, unless akernel of wheat falls to theground and dies, it remainsonly a single seed. But if itdies, it produces many seeds.
Psalm 20:6-8
6 Now this I know: The Lordgives victory to his anointed.He answers him from hisheavenly sanctuary with thevictorious power of his righthand.
Psalm 20:6-8
7 Some trust in chariots andsome in horses, but we trustin the name of the Lord ourGod. 8 They are brought totheir knees and fall, but werise up and stand firm.
John 19:28
"Later, knowing that all wasnow completed, and so thatthe Scripture would befulfilled, Jesus said, ’I am
thirsty.’"
PAGPAPALAKAS
To confess need, weakness or injury opens up our heart for God to heal. Resentment and anger says, "I’ll get even," or
"God doesn’t care." But a hopeful and trusting person
confesses his need and weakness to God.
"I am thirsty."
John 19:30
"When He had received thedrink, Jesus said, "It isfinished.“
If you belong to Jesus, you will have the resources and
resolve to deal with the trials in your life. Tough times are temporary; God’s people are
eternal.
Most people give into circumstances or temptations,
not because they lack resources, but because they
lack resolve; they gave up too soon. We can finish and finish
well.
"It is finished."
PAGTATAPOS
Finally, Luke 23:46 records,
"Jesus called out with a loudvoice, ’Father, into yourhands I commit my spirit.’When He had said this, Hebreathed His last."
PAGBIBIGAY
We have not lost if we know in Whose hands we are held.
Whether stripped of our possessions, reputation,
physical or mental health,
we need not be anxious, because our lives are not like
dry leaves, blown and tossed by the wind. We are lovingly and eternally held
in our Father’s hands.
"Father, into your hands
I commit My spirit."
These final words of Jesus offer eternal confidence and
eternal relationship.
There is the promise of forgiveness, the promise of
Heaven, the promise of family, the promise of God’s
watchfulness, the promise of resources and resolve, and the
promise of God’s sovereign care.
Psalm 31:5
"Into your hands I commit myspirit; redeem me, O LORD,the God of truth.”(NIV)
THREE ASPECTSOF THE
SEVEN LAST WORDS
1. A Word of Intimacy
2. A Word of Trust
Hebrew
Commit – Paratithemi- meaning to entrust to someone
for safekeeping, give over, entrust, commend.
3. A Word of Surrender