The final moments of Jesus Christ on the Cross are among the most sacred and soul-piercing in all of Scripture. Suspended between heaven and earth, crowned with thorns, nailed by Roman cruelty, and mocked by the very ones He came to redeem, Jesus did not die in silence. Rather, He spoke. He spoke not just as a man in pain, but as the eternal Son fulfilling the prophetic plan of redemption. His last words were not random expressions of agony—they were deliberate declarations, each one infused with power, prophecy, and purpose.
The seven last sayings of Jesus on the Cross, also known as the Seven Last Words, form a complete theological and spiritual portrait of the redemptive work of Christ. These utterances are both final and foundational. They mark the end of His earthly suffering and the beginning of our eternal hope. In them, we hear the voice of a Savior who forgives, promises, provides, laments, thirsts, triumphs, and surrenders. These are not the utterances of defeat, but the proclamations of destiny. They are the nails and thorns of love spoken through the breath of divine obedience.
Each Word reveals a dimension of Christ’s character, His mission, and His relationship to both the Father and humanity. The First Word—“Father, forgive them”—speaks of divine mercy extended to undeserving mankind. The Second—“To day shalt thou be with me in paradise”—is a promise of immediate grace to the repentant. The Third—“Behold thy son… behold thy mother”—illustrates the establishment of spiritual family and divine responsibility. The Fourth—“My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?”—unveils the mystery of separation and the cost of sin. The Fifth—“I thirst”—declares the fullness of His human suffering and the fulfillment of prophecy. The Sixth—“It is finished”—proclaims the completion of the redemptive work. And the Seventh—“Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit”—reveals perfect surrender, ultimate trust, and triumphant rest.
These Words were spoken in suffering, but they were saturated with glory. They were uttered in weakness, yet they carried the power to shift eternity. They are not just history to be studied—they are holy truths to be lived. Every Word invites the believer into deeper communion, greater understanding, and more profound gratitude. They echo from the Cross into every heart that longs to understand the depth of Christ’s love and the breadth of His sacrifice.
This teaching series seeks to explore each of these final Words in fullness—unpacking their biblical context, prophetic significance, theological depth, and practical application. Each Word is a wellspring of revelation. They are not merely seven separate statements, but a cohesive message of redemption. Together, they form a divine declaration that the work has been completed, the veil has been torn, and the path to the Father has been opened through the suffering of the Son.
As you journey through this sacred series, may your heart be pierced by the love of Christ, your spirit awakened by the power of the Cross, and your life transformed by the voice of the Savior. These Words were spoken to echo through eternity—and now, they speak to you.
Selah Moment with Prophetess Dr. Althea Winifred
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