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The Seven Last Words of Jesus #7 It is finished John 19:30
The Seven Last Words of Jesus #7 It is finished (John 19:30) God set His plan into motion at the beginning of time. The Word spoke, and mankind came into being. Then, in the confines of earthly time, God set out to complete what He'd begun. Though God isn't limited...
The Seven Last Words of Jesus #6 “Into thy hands….” (Luke 23:46)
The Seven Last Words of Jesus #6 Into thy hands…. (Luke 23:46) Before Jesus' death, He once said, "...I lay down My life that I may take it again. No one has taken it away from Me, but I lay it down on My own initiative. I have authority to lay it down, and I have...
The Seven Last Words of Jesus #5 “My God… Why?!”
The Seven Last Words of Jesus #5"My God... Why?!" Entering Jerusalem on a donkey to observe the Jewish Passover, the masses celebrated and heralded Jesus as King. After sharing the Passover meal, Jesus requested His closest friends accompany Him to Gethsemane, where,...
The Seven Last Words of Jesus #4 “I am thirsty.”
The Seven Last Words of Jesus #4 "I am thirsty." Are these words significant or merely a historical fact in the story of Jesus' final hours? Who is Jesus, who died on the cross? The emphasis for most believers is that He is "the Christ" and "Son of the living God!"...
The Seven Last Words of Jesus #3 “…Behold your son!”
The Seven Last Words of Jesus #3 "…Behold your son!" "Woman, behold your son," and to John, "Behold your mother." In great suffering, Jesus still cared for others and regarded their experience even more highly than what He was going through at the time. Jesus never...
The Seven Last Words of Jesus #2 “Today, you will be with me!”
The Seven Last Words of Jesus #2 "Today, you will be with me!" What a statement for Jesus to make! He was talking to a thief. Someone who was condemned for his actions and already experiencing the pain and the physical breakdown would usher in imminent death. Why did...
THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF JESUS: #1 “Father, Forgive Them….”
THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF JESUS: #1 "Father, Forgive Them…." Luke 23:34 contains such powerful words and is full of grace! Jesus understood mankind and the blindness of our sinful state. He said, "Forgive them, for they don't know what they are doing." Most of us...
SEVEN LAST WORDS OF JESUS: Introduction
SEVEN LAST WORDS OF JESUS: Introduction The Easter celebration is a high holiday for amaZioni churches. This may be the only time of year Zionists gather as whole congregations filling homesteads or even halls for fellowship and worship. South African media warns...
Boatman Prayer Request, Mar 22
Hi there! Quick prayer request from us, prior to our next newsletter. We had mentioned last August that my (Dennis') US citizenship application had been filed and that the waiting game had begun. Well, praise be to our Lord, the 14-18 month expected wait was turned...
A Look Back: 5 reflections on Events That Have Affected Life in South Africa in 2021, A Series
Photo by Hennie Stander on Unsplash Note: Due to security concerns, this series keeps names anonymous throughout. If you watched the news in 2021, you’ll know that life in South Africa came with many ups and downs. Granted, you could say the same for much of the...