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The 7 Last Words of Christ – “Father Forgive Them…..”

March 11, 2016
John Neposlan
Covenant, Crucifixion, Discipleship, Easter, Jesus
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In this blog I would like to look at the last saying of Christ on the cross that is recorded in Luke 23:34: “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing”. Willful Blindness There is a dynamic tension in these words. The “them” that Jesus is talking about must be guilty […]

The 7 Last Words of Christ – “It is finished!”

March 3, 2016
John Neposlan
Covenant, Crucifixion, Easter, Jesus, Kingdom of God, Resurrection

My dad died 25 years ago, almost right to the day (March 1st). His last couple of days were spent in a coma. But just before he died, a tear streamed down his cheek. It was only one tear, but I believe it communicated much………Sorrow…….”I am going to miss you”…….Regret……..My dad was only 53 years […]

Christ’s Thirst Quenches Our Thirst

April 2, 2015
John Neposlan
Crucifixion, Easter, Jesus, Resurrection

“I Am Thirsty” In John 19:28, Jesus is recorded as saying: “I am thirsty” when He was on the cross. It is one of 7 short statements Jesus uttered as he was being crucified. These 7 statements are known as Jesus’ “Seven Last Words”. The fact that Jesus was thirsty on the cross reminds us […]