As we look today to Jesus’ last words from the cross, we need to remember just how important last words can be. If you’re a United Methodist minister, for instance, you probably know the last words of John Wesley: “The best of all is, God is with us!” The best of all, indeed, is that God is with us. In just a few short words, and because they were his last—so important, John Wesley gave us words of hope, and words to live by, as he did. The reality of...
“I thirst.” This simple statement that Jesus made before he died almost seems out of place amongst the other more dramatic statements he made from the cross. Yet, this seemingly insignificant, utilitarian statement is recorded by John alone; and, with John, almost every seemingly insignificant statement always points to some deeper meaning… Let’s get into our scripture reading for today; then, we can dig a little deeper into where John might be going… Here’s Jesus’ 5th statement from the cross, found in the Gospel of John (19:28-29, NLT)… Jesus knew...
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