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3. The Last Words Of Christ These words can be categorized into 2 groups… Concerning others 4 Concerning Himself 4

4. The Last Words Of Christ “I Thirst” Jn 19:28  He was in desperate need of fluids  Apply these 2 words personally  We are just as needy spiritually Psa 42:1  The world represents an arid desert  We won’t find anything to satisfy us except the “Fountain Of Life” Jn 4:10-14 Re: Himself

5. The Last Words Of Christ “I Thirst” Jn 19:28  Consider these passages…. Mt 5:6 Job 23:12 Psa 119:103  Am I the type of person that knows I must “eat & drink” daily?  Do I realize I will perish if I don’t?  Am I the type that can “take it or leave it?” Re: Himself

6. The Last Words Of Christ “I Thirst” Jn 19:28  Consider these passages…. Mt 5:6 Job 23:12 Psa 119:103  Do I study (“eat & drink”) because I have to teach or preach?  Do I study because I’m thirsty & hungry… because I want to and need to? Re: Himself

7. The Last Words Of Christ “I Thirst” Jn 19:28  Christ refused the drink that was mingled with gall (myrrh) Mt 27:34 Mk 15:23  “Gall” = bitter herb given to those crucified shortly before death to deaden pain  He wouldn’t take anything that would deaden His senses to doing His Father’s will (the idea of “soberness”) Re: Himself

8. The Last Words Of Christ “I Thirst” Jn 19:28  Christ refused the drink that was mingled with gall (myrrh) Mt 27:34 Mk 15:23  From what “wells” do we drink daily? (religious, secular, etc.)  Is what we’re drinking deadening our minds re: the Father’s will? 1 Thess 5:4-8 1 Pet 1:13 5:8 Re: Himself

9. The Last Words Of Christ “It Is Finished!” Jn 19:30  “To perform, execute, complete, fulfill”  Not a cry of despair, frustration, or defeat  Rather, a claim of victory!! 2 Tim 4:6-8  Jesus saw His work through all the way to a triumphant end Heb 10:1-12  Am I faithfully busy re: the Father’s work? Re: Himself

10. The Last Words Of Christ “…I Commit My Spirit” Lk 23:46  Perhaps the last of “His Last Words”  This “commitment” was central to the gospel being preached Acts 2:22-32  God is the only One to be trusted for such a safe-keeping 2 Tim 1:12 Mt 6:19-20  Have you committed yourself to God? Re: Himself

11. The Last Words Of Christ Conclusion  The Lord’s final words on the cross allow another way to appreciate 1 Pet 2:20-24  He is our example to follow in every action  It needs to be said of me in my final hours...  …I was concerned about my family  …I was forgiving of my enemies

12. The Last Words Of Christ Conclusion  It needs to be said of me in my final hours...  …I helped others achieve forgiveness  …I hungered & thirsted for righteousness  …I did the will of my Father  …I committed my soul to my Father’s care

13. The Last Words Of Christ Conclusion  The Lord’s final words portray One completely submissive to His Father’s will  The Lord’s final words should stir us to follow His example toward the same goal… a home with God

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