Today is the day we commemorate the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Jesus’ Crucifixion, death, and Resurrection are the foundation on which Christianity is built – the corner stone of Christianity. As Jesus hung upon that rugged cross, He uttered seven sentences which reveal the seven steps toward re-creation, re-birth.
The First: Luke 23:34
“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.”
The Second: Luke 23:43
The Second: Luke 23:43
“Truly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”
The Third: John 19:26, 27
The Third: John 19:26, 27
“Woman, this is your son…This is your mother,”
The Fourth: Matthew 27:46; Mark 15:34
The Fourth: Matthew 27:46; Mark 15:34
“My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”
The Fifth: John 19:28
The Fifth: John 19:28
“I thirst.”
The Sixth: John 19:30
The Sixth: John 19:30
“It is finished!”
The Seventh: Luke 23:46
The Seventh: Luke 23:46
“Father, into Your hands I commend My Spirit.”
1. Forgiveness
2. Salvation
3. Relationship
4. Abandonment
5. Testing
6. Victory
7. Rest in God (Reconciliation)
The number seven speaks of completion. The purpose for which Jesus came to earth was finished in its entirety. He had annihilated the devil and at the same time redeemed man.
In each sentence, Jesus has spelt out the seven step process that we must experience on our journey toward complete fellowship with God.
1. Forgiveness
2. Salvation
3. Relationship
4. Abandonment
5. Testing
6. Victory
7. Rest in God (Reconciliation)
Our spiritual journey always begins with forgiveness and as we journey on, the road may become lonely but keep in mind always that God’s purpose is to bring you out better than you were, into authentic communion with Him.
The Seven Sentences ©2013 Shelley Johnson 28-Mar-13
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