7 Final Words of Christ

Do you remember what Jesus said on the cross?

These final words of Jesus are found in different places throughout the four gospels. Putting them together one after the other gives us a more complete picture of Christ’s sacrifice for us. We hope the photos that follow will be a blessing to you now as you reflect on the truth of the gospel this Easter.

1. Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots. — Luke 23:34

2. Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”— Luke 23:43

3. When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, “Woman, here is your son,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, this disciple took her into his home. — John 19:26-27

4. And at three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”). — Mark 15:34

5.Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” — John 19:28

6. A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. — John 19:29-30

7. Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last. — Luke 23:46