The Seven Sayings of Jesus From the Cross – #1: Father, Forgive Them
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The religious leaders had set Jesus up, paid a betrayer, and established false testimony against Jesus because of their intense hatred for him. They followed close to Jesus on his way to be crucified. The Roman soldiers had beaten and mocked Him and gambled over His clothing. One of the twelve had sold Jesus out, one denied knowing Him, and most of the rest were not to be seen – they had forsaken Him and fled. His creation had rejected Him. His nation and His own family had done so as well.
What would you say? You’re on the cross and given only a few breaths to speak to them all in your final moments. Would you argue your case one more time? Would you curse them? Jesus prayed for their forgiveness.
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