top of page
Search

He Breathed His Last (Luke 23:44-49) - 4/13/25

  • Tabernacle Baptist Church
  • 5 days ago
  • 3 min read

INTRO

Crucifixion EventsJesus offered drugged drink to lessen suffering – Matt. 27:34Jesus crucified – Matt. 27:35Jesus cries, “Father, forgive them” – Luke 23:34Soldiers gamble for Jesus’ clothing – Matt. 27:35Jesus mocked by observers – Matt. 27:39–44; Mark 15:29Jesus ridiculed by the two thieves – Matt. 27:44One of the thieves believes – Luke 23:39–43Jesus promises, “Today you will be in paradise” – Luke 23:43Jesus speaks to Mary, “Behold your son” – John 19:26, 27Darkness falls on the scene – Matt. 27:45; Mark 15:33; Luke 23:44Jesus cries, “My God, my God” – Matt. 27:46, 47; Mark 15:34–36Jesus cries, “I thirst” – John 19:28Jesus cries, “It is finished” – John 19:30Jesus cries, “Father, into thy hands” – Luke 23:46Jesus releases His spirit – Matt. 27:50; Mark 15:37John F. MacArthur Jr., The MacArthur Bible Commentary (Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 2005), Lk 23:24.

Seven Sayings From the Cross

Arthur Walkington Pink, The Seven Sayings of the Saviour on the Cross (Bellingham, WA: Logos Bible Software, 2005)

  • The Word of Forgiveness

  • The Word of Salvation

  • The Word of Affection

  • The Word of Anguish

  • The Word of Suffering

  • The Word of Victory

  • The Word of Contentment

Luke 23:34 – And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” And they cast lots to divide his garments.

The Word of Forgiveness

  1. Here we see the blindness of the human heart.

  2. Here we see man’s great and primary need.

  3. Here we see the triumph of redeeming love.

Luke 23:43 – And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.” (ESV)

The Word of Salvation

  1. Here we see the meaning of repentance and faith.

  2. Here we see a marvelous case of spiritual illumination.

  3. Here we see the destination of the saved at death.

John 19:26–27 – [26] When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Woman, behold, your son!” [27] Then he said to the disciple, “Behold, your mother!” And from that hour the disciple took her to his own home. (ESV)

The Word of Affection

  1. Here we see the fulfillment of Simeon’s prophecy. Luke 2:22-35

  2. Here we see the perfect man setting an example for children to honor their parents.

  3. Here we see the marvelous blending of Christ’s perfections.

Matthew 27:45–46 – [45] Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. [46] And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (ESV)

The Word of Anguish

  1. Here we see the explanation of Gethsemane.

  2. Here we may see the basis of our salvation.

  3. Here we see the supreme evidence of Christ’s love for us.

John 19:28 – After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), “I thirst.” (ESV)

The Word of Suffering

  1. Here we have an evidence of Christ’s humanity.

  2. Here we see the intensity of Christ’s sufferings.

  3. Here we see how Christ can sympathize with His suffering people.

John 19:30 – When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. (ESV)

The Word of Victory

  1. Here we see the accomplished fulfillment of all the prophecies which had been written of Him and how He should die.

  2. Here we see the completion of His sufferings.

  3. Here we see the goal of the incarnation is reached.

  4. Here we see the accomplishment of the Atonement.

  5. Here we see the end of our sins.

  6. Here we see the fulfillment of the Law’s requirements.

  7. Here we see the destruction of Satan’s power.

Luke 23:44–46 – [44] It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour, [45] while the sun’s light failed. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. [46] Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” And having said this he breathed his last. (ESV)

The Word of Contentment

  1. Here we see the Savior back again in communion with the Father.

  2. Here we see the place of eternal security.

  3. Here we see the heart’s true haven.

Comments

bottom of page