Tag Archives: Cross of Christ

The Son of God

Mark 15:21-39 Jesus let out a loud cry. After speaking words of forsakenness from Psalm 22, Jesus cried out and took in his last breath. With the exhale came his cry, a cry of relief, an exclamation of deliverance. Finally, … Continue reading

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Forgive them

“Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34 They do not know what they are doing? Well, no they didn’t know exactly, they were too blinded by their sin. They were too wrapped up in their … Continue reading

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Advent Day 17 – Prophecy of the Suffering Servant

Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted.  But he was wounded for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought … Continue reading

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Finished

When Jesus had received the wine, he said, “It is finished.” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19:30 What a sigh of relief! What a cry of deliverance, that finally, after seemingly endless pain and … Continue reading

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The Nail

The following is a re-post from a few years ago.  I find it to be most appropriate today. When they came to the place that is called The Skull, they crucified Jesus there with the criminals, one on his right … Continue reading

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