Hosanna! Praise the Lord JESUS! Psalm 145:1-3

This is Namma for Christ with the thirty-second inspirational message dated Friday, May 24, 2013. The title of this message is, "HOSANNA! PRAISE THE LORD JESUS!  PSALM 145: 1-3". The scripture for this message comes from PSALM 145: 1-3  (as found below): 

Psalm 145: 1-3

King James Version (KJV)

1 I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.

² Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever.
³ Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.

THIS MESSAGE IS ALL ABOUT "PRAISE"!

LET US PRAISE OUR GOD, OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST! HE IS LORD OF ALL! THE FIRST VERSE IN OUR SCRIPTURE FROM PSALM 145 STATES:

 I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.

"EXTOL" means to "PRAISE HIGHLY"...and this is what we should do as Christians- GIVE PRAISE TO OUR GOD- WITH THE HIGHEST PRAISE! IN LIGHT OF "ALL" THAT GOD HAS DONE FOR "US" - WE SHOULD CONTINUALLY THANK AND PRAISE HIM!  BECAUSE OF HIS GREAT LOVE, GRACE AND MERCY FOR US...LET US GIVE OUR LORD THE HIGHEST PRAISE!


Verse 2 ENCOURAGES US TO PRAISE THE LORD'S NAME EVERY DAY THAT WE LIVE.

Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever.

AS CHRISTIANS,  WE CAN ALSO  LOOK FORWARD TO PRAISING HIS NAME FOR "ALL ETERNITY IN HEAVEN" - FOR EVER AND EVER!


IT IS GOOD TO REMEMBER THAT EXPRESSING "GRATITUDE AND WORSHIP" DAILY TO THE LORD CAN KEEP US FROM BECOMING OVERWHELMED BY LIFE'S DIFFICULTIES  AND LANGUISHING IN DEPRESSED AND NEGATIVE ATTITUDES. GOD HAS BEEN SO GOOD TO US...WE HAVE SO MUCH TO THANK AND PRAISE HIM FOR! GOD CAN DO ALL THINGS, BUT FAIL!

EVERYDAY,  WE SHOULD BE  THANKING AND PRAISING THE LORD!

 JESUS - WHO IS "OUR REDEEMER" -  WHO MADE OUR SALVATION POSSIBLE - "HE"  IS "OUR INTERCESSOR - OUR MEDIATOR" WHO PROVIDES "OUR BLESSINGS"  AND OUTSHINES EVERYONE AND EVERYTHING IN OUR LIVES! WHEN WE  FOCUS ON JESUS - HE HELPS US TO PUT OUR DIFFICULTIES IN PERSPECTIVE. JESUS IS THERE TO HELP US WITH OUR PROBLEMS, DIFFICULTIES OR CHALLENGES...FOR 1ST PETER 5:7 STATES:

"CASTING ALL YOUR CARE UPON HIM; FOR HE CARETH FOR YOU."


Last, but not least...verse 3 states:

³ Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.

Let us all remember how GREAT OUR LORD IS AND HOW "HE IS GREATLY TO BE PRAISED - HIS GREATNESS IS UNSEARCHABLE!"


PLEASE ENJOY THE BELOW VIDEO (WITH LYRICS) OF "KIRK FRANKLIN & THE FAMILY'S" INSPIRATIONAL SONG, "HOSANNA".

(I do not own the rights to this song.)

BE BLESSED!

"JESUS, LORD, REMEMBER ME..." - Luke 23:42

This is Namma for Christ with the thirty-first inspirational message dated Wednesday, May 8, 2013.

 The title of this message is, "JESUS, LORD, REMEMBER ME..." -  Luke 23:42". The scripture

 for this message comes from Luke 23: 42  (as found below): 

Luke 23: 42

King James Version (KJV)

⁴² And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into Thy kingdom.


Below is the background scripture Luke 23: 32-41 leading up to the main verse - Luke 23:42:

Luke 23: 32-41

King James Version (KJV)

³² And there were also two other, malefactors, led with Him to be put to death.
³³ And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.
³⁴ Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted His raiment, and cast lots.
³⁵ And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided Him, saying, He saved others; let Him save Himself, if He be Christ, the chosen of God.
³⁶ And the soldiers also mocked Him, coming to Him, and offering Him vinegar,
³⁷ And saying, If Thou be the king of the Jews, save Thyself.
³⁸ And a superscription also was written over Him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, This Is The King Of The Jews.
³⁹ And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on Him, saying, If thou be Christ, save Thyself  and us.
⁴⁰ But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?
⁴¹ And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this Man hath done nothing amiss.

⁴² And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when Thou comest into Thy kingdom.

 BELOW  IS  THE SCRIPTURE LUKE 23:43  which is....

 JESUS' RESPONSE TO THE THIEF ON THE CROSS - (after the thief said, "LORD REMEMBER ME WHEN THOU COMEST INTO THY KINGDOM"):

Luke 23:43

King James Version (KJV)

⁴³ And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with Me in paradise.

This message describes Jesus' great love for those who confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in HIM. "This thief "  who said, "Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom"...experienced salvation before he died. Jesus told him, "Verily (or truthfully) I say unto thee, TODAY SHALT THOU BE WITH ME IN PARADISE." 

IF WE HAVEN'T ALREADY - LET US BELIEVE IN JESUS AND LIVE FOR JESUS -TODAY! 
HE WILL SAVE YOU! HE LOVES YOU AND WANTS TO BE YOUR SAVIOR!

Below I included the lyrics of, the great hymn "He Will Remember Me", written by E.M. Bartlett (1885-1941). These lyrics described (as the above scripture displays) how "one" (of the two thieves) that were crucified with Jesus BELIEVED IN JESUS AS HIS LORD AND SAVIOR...."before" he died. This song also reminds "us" as Christian  believers in JESUS (as "our" Lord and Savior) that when we "have crossed death's chilly sea....and when we reach the pearly gates... He will remember us, too!"

He Will Remember Me (lyrics)

 written by E.M. Bartlett   (1885-1941)

When on the cross of Calvary, the Lord was crucified;

the mob stood 'round Him and mocked until He died.

Two thieves were nailed beside Him to share the agony,

but one of them cried out to Him, O Lord remember me.

REFRAIN:

Will the Lord remember me when I am called to go?

When I have crossed death's chilly sea, will He His love there show?

O yes, He heard my feeble cries, from bondage set me free,

and when I reach the pearly gates, He will remember me.

O, what a shame to kill Him there on that rugged cross;

but such a death was needed to rescue all the lost.

His blood made a ransom to set the captives free,

I know that I'm included and He will remember me.

At His dear feet I'm kneeling, my sins I now confess;

I bow in deep repentance, my soul He'll surely bless.

My blinded eyes He opens so that the light I see,

and when I reach the pearly gates, He will remember me.

(I do not own the rights to this song.)



Included below is the song and video, "LORD, REMEMBER

ME", SUNG POWERFULLY WITH ANOINTING BY THE

LATE INSPIRATIONAL GOSPEL ARTIST ALBERTINA

 WALKER (1929-2010).


BE BLESSED!

Glorious Day - Raised To Life - Romans 4:25

This is Namma for Christ with the thirtieth inspirational message dated Tuesday, April 30, 2013. The title of this message is, "Glorious Day"- Raised To Life - Romans 4:25 ". The scripture for this message comes from Romans 4:25  (as found below): 

Romans 4:25

New International Version (NIV)

²⁵ He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification.

The Christian group, "Casting Crowns" sing a beautiful, anointed inspirational song entitled, "GLORIOUS DAY".  In this song, the following lyrics are repeated:


"Living, He loved me,

Dying, He saved me,
Buried, He carried my sins far away...
Rising, He justified freely forever,
One day He's coming...
Oh glorious day, oh glorious day!"

These lyrics describe the Christian believers' HOPE IN CHRIST! ONE DAY - JESUS IS COMING BACK! OH GLORIOUS DAY! (SEE BELOW SCRIPTURE - REV. 1: 7-8)

Revelation 1:7-8

King James Version (KJV)

⁷ Behold, He cometh with clouds; and every eye shall see Him, and they also which pierced Him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of Him. Even so, Amen.
⁸ I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty.

 Romans 4:25 states that JESUS was "delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification." Our sin debt was paid in full by our "sinless" Savior, Jesus Christ. 

JESUS WAS RAISED TO LIFE FOR OUR JUSTIFICATION - BECAUSE OF HIS GREAT LOVE FOR US!

JESUS PAID IT ALL!

As the "chorus" (below) of the famous Christian hymn,  "JESUS PAID IT ALL" remind us:

Chorus:
Jesus paid it all
All to Him I owe
Sin had left a crimson stain
He washed it white as snow

(The words to the song "Jesus Paid It All" were written by Elvina Hall (1818-1889) in 1865.)

NO MATTER WHAT YOU ARE GOING THROUGH....PUT YOUR TRUST, FAITH AND "HOPE" IN JESUS CHRIST! HE LOVES YOU! HE IS WITH YOU! YOU ARE NOT ALONE! 

BECAUSE OF WHAT JESUS DID FOR US - WE CAN FACE WHATEVER COMES OUR WAY - WITH JESUS ON OUR SIDE! HEBREWS 13:5 CONFIRMS WHAT THE LORD PROMISES: 

Hebrews 13:5b

King James Version (KJV)

 ...He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

Please enjoy the included  inspirational song and video (with lyrics) of  "GLORIOUS DAY" performed by the Christian group, "Casting Crowns":

(I do not own the rights to this song.)

BE BLESSED!

Brighter Day-God's Love -Tell the Story- Psalm 78: 6-7

This is Namma for Christ with the twenty-ninth inspirational message dated Monday, April 22nd, 2013. The title of this message is, "Brighter Day-God's Love...Tell the Story-Psalm 78: 6-7 ". The scripture for this message comes from Psalm 78: 6-7 (as found below):

Psalm 78:6-7

King James Version (KJV)

⁶ That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born; who should arise and declare them to their children:
⁷ That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep His commandments:

When you have GOOD NEWS....what do you do with it? YOU TELL SOMEONE!!! YOU SHARE GOOD NEWS WITH SOMEONE THAT YOU KNOW! THIS IS WHAT GOD WOULD HAVE US TO DO WITH "THE BIBLE" - HIS HOLY WORD! SHARE THE GOOD NEWS...TELL THE STORY!

Our scripture comes from Psalm 78: 6-7 (as provided above) whereas  the psalmist called God's people to never tire of  "telling  the story" of God's redemptive acts to future generations. Below I included the verses in Psalm 78 that precede the previously given scripture - please read Psalm 78: 1-5 verses (listed below):

Psalm 78:1-5

King James Version (KJV)

78 Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears to the words of my mouth.

² I will open my mouth in a parable: I will utter dark sayings of old:
³ Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us.
⁴ We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the Lord, and His strength, and His wonderful works that He hath done.
⁵ For He established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which He commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children:

PLEASE NOTICE "WHY" WE SHOULD SHARE WHAT GOD HAS DONE: 

Psalm 78: 7 -

^{7 "}That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep His commandments"

If we want what is best for ourselves, our children, and others...LET US INSPIRE FAITH, OBEDIENCE, AND HOPE IN THE LORD! IF WE "WANT" THE BEST FOR OUR LIVES AND THOSE WHOM WE LOVE, LET US "GIVE" THE BEST - LET US TELL GOD'S STORY...BECAUSE OF HIS LOVE FOR US - HE HAS DONE SO MUCH FOR US.....LET US SHARE WHAT GOD HAS DONE!

Below are the lyrics to the included inspirational song and video, entitled, "Brighter Day" by "Kirk Franklin and the Family". This song has lyrics that state: "Because of  YOUR LOVE...LIFE HAS BRAND NEW MEANING!"   GOD HAS BEEN SO GOOD TO US! WE MUST SHARE HIS WORD WITH OTHERS - ESPECIALLY OUR CHILDREN - SO ONE DAY, THEY CAN SHARE IT WITH FUTURE GENERATIONS!

BE BLESSED!

(I do not own the rights to this song.)

"Brighter Day" by "Kirk Franklin and the Family" lyrics

When I close my eyes and think of you
And reminisce on all the things you do
I can't imagine my life without you
It's like paradise now I know that it's real (um)
It's a mystery for someone to give their life just for me
What you did on Calvary
Makes me wanna love you more

[Chorus:]
I never knew I could be so happy
And I never knew I'd be so secure, because of your love
Life has brand new meaning
It's gonna be a brighter day, brighter day

Never thought that I would smile again
I never thought the dark clouds would end
Never thought that I could have a friend
That would keep me never leave me alone (um)
Jesus you're my everything
The only one that makes my heart sing (heart sing)
Now I know what real love means
It's everlasting, lasting.

[Chorus]2 times

[Bridge:]
Nothing can compare to the joy ya bring an ever lasting love affair
Jesus my life will never be the same, I found someone who truly cares

(music)

[Chorus:]
I never knew I could be so happy
And I never knew I'd be so secure, because of your love
Life has brand new meaning
It's gonna be a brighter day, brighter day
brighter day, brighter day

brighter day, brighter day (repeat 20 times)

(chorus)

How He Loves - JESUS LOVES YOU! JOHN 15:9

This is Namma for Christ with the twenty-eighth inspirational message dated Saturday, April 13th, 2013. The title of this message is, "How He Loves - JESUS LOVES YOU! JOHN 15:9". The scripture for this message comes from John 15:9 (as found below):

John 15:9

King James Version (KJV)

⁹ As the Father hath loved Me, so have I loved you: continue ye in My love.

This message is about LOVE. This is not about any ordinary love...this is about the TRUE LOVE that JESUS, OUR LORD AND SAVIOR, HAS FOR "YOU"! 

In our scripture in John 15:9, JESUS SAID, "As the Father hath loved Me, so have I loved you: continue ye in My love." 

This is not love that is based on what you do...JESUS LOVES YOU!
He died for us on Calvary's cross and rose again on the third day (for your sins and mine - for ALL who would believe in HIM!)

Please do not  focus on yourself or your problems!  FOCUS ON JESUS! PRAY TO HIM! HE IS YOUR SAVIOR! YOU ARE NOT ALONE! GOD IS WITH YOU - IN WHATEVER YOU ARE GOING THROUGH! TRUST IN HIM AND HAVE FAITH IN JESUS! HE WILL HELP YOU WITH "WHATEVER" YOU NEED! NO PROBLEM IS TOO BIG FOR THE LORD TO HANDLE!
HE LOVES YOU SO MUCH! HE HAS A PURPOSE "SPECIFICALLY" FOR YOU! SEEK THE LORD (IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY). REMEMBER WHAT JESUS SAID IN JOHN 15:13 -

John 15:13

King James Version (KJV)

¹³ Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

JESUS WANTS TO USE YOU (AS HIS VESSEL) TO SHOW OTHERS WHAT HE CAN DO THROUGH YOUR LIFE ...IF YOU LET HIM IN YOUR HEART! YOU WILL BE BLESSED AND YOU WILL BE A BLESSING TO OTHERS!

Included is a song and video (with lyrics) of an anointed song, "HOW HE LOVES", by the Christian group, "The David Crowder Band". I  included the written lyrics below - because the song is so beautiful and inspirational.

(I do not own the rights to this song.)

BE BLESSED!

How He Loves (lyrics) - David Crowder Band

He is jealous for me, loves like a hurricane, I am a tree, 
Bending beneath the weight of his wind and mercy. 
When all of a sudden, I am unaware of these afflictions eclipsed by glory, 
And I realize just how beautiful You are, 
And how great Your affections are for me. 

And oh, how He loves us oh 
Oh how He loves us, 
How He loves us all 

He is jealous for me, Loves like a hurricane, I am a tree, 
Bending beneath the weight of his wind and mercy. 
When all of a sudden, I am unaware of these afflictions eclipsed by glory, 
And I realize just how beautiful You are, 
And how great Your affections are for me. 

And oh, how He loves us oh, 
Oh how He loves us, 
How He loves us all 

He loves us, 
Oh how He loves us, 
Oh how He loves us, 
Oh how He loves. 

And we are His portion and He is our prize, 
Drawn to redemption by the grace in His eyes, 
If His grace is an ocean, we're all sinking. 
And heaven meets earth like an unforeseen kiss, 
And my heart turns violently inside of my chest, 
I don't have time to maintain these regrets, 
When I think about, the way... 

That He loves us, 
Oh how He loves us, 
Oh how He loves us, 
Oh how He loves. 
Yeah, He loves us, 
Oh how He loves us, 
Oh how He loves us, 
Oh how He loves. 

Yeah, He loves us, 
Oh how He loves us, 
Oh how He loves us, 
Oh how He loves.

JESUS IS THE WAY - JOHN 14:6 (HE IS EVERYTHING TO ME)

This is Namma for Christ with the twenty-seventh inspirational message dated Wednesday, April 3rd, 2013. The title of this message is "JESUS IS THE WAY - JOHN 14:6  (HE IS EVERYTHING TO ME)" . The scripture for this message is found in John 14:6. Please read below:

John 14:6

King James Version (KJV)

⁶ Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me.

JESUS IS THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE!

THERE ARE "NOT" MANY PATHWAYS TO THE SAME DESTINATION!  JESUS IS THE ONLY  WAY TO GOD!  Jesus was born, lived and was crucified  at Calvary (for our sins). He was resurrected three days later, conquering sin and death - because of God's great love for us - as John 3:16 states:

John 3:16

King James Version (KJV)

¹⁶ For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Salvation is found only in Jesus Christ:

In Acts 4: 8-12, Peter (who was with John) told the rulers, the high priest Annas, and the elders of Israel - that "salvation" is found only in Jesus Christ: "There is no other name under heaven given to mankind whereby we must be saved". (Please read below - Acts 4: 8-12)  : Peter said this after the lame man was healed (in Acts 3) at the gate of the temple called Beautiful:

Acts 4:8-12

New International Version (NIV)

⁸ Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them: “Rulers and elders of the people! ⁹ If we are being called to account today for an act of kindness shown to a man who was lame and are being asked how he was healed, ¹⁰ then know this, you and all the people of Israel: It is by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified but whom God raised from the dead, that this man stands before you healed.¹¹ Jesus is

“‘the stone you builders rejected,
    which has become the cornerstone.’

¹² Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.”

Whatever your need - Jesus is the answer!

Included is an inspiring video and an anointed song performed by Gospel artist  Tye Tribbett and his choir G.A. (Greater Anointing)  entitled "Everything Part 1 & Part 2".

In the included song, the lyrics state that JESUS IS EVERYTHING TO ME....What is HE to you?

CALL HIM! Yield to HIM! PRAY TO HIM! JESUS LOVES YOU! HE WANTS WHAT IS "BEST" FOR ALL OF GOD'S CHILDREN! HE WANTS TO BE "EVERYTHING TO YOU". HE WANTS YOU TO FULLY DEPEND ON HIM. HE WANTS TO USE "YOU" AS HIS VESSEL FOR HIS GLORY!

JESUS IS THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE - JOHN 14: 6  

 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me.

(I do not own the rights to this song.)

BE BLESSED!

The Last 7 Words of Jesus (HE IS OUR BREAD OF HEAVEN)

This is Namma for Christ with the twenty-sixth inspirational message dated Sunday, March 24th, 2013. The title of this message is "The Last 7 Words of  Jesus (HE IS OUR BREAD OF HEAVEN)" . The scriptures for this message is taken from John 6:51 and John 3:16. Please read below:

John 6:51 

King James Version (KJV)

⁵¹ I am the living bread which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.

John 3:16

King James Version (KJV)

¹⁶ For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

The Sunday before Easter is celebrated as Palm Sunday for all Christians. This day is celebrated in remembrance of Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem (Mark 11:1-11). Followers of Jesus cried "Hosanna, Blessed is He that cometh in the name of the Lord," they waived palms, and they laid the palms (and their garments) down in the street in celebration of  Jesus as He rode a donkey into Jerusalem. As we celebrate Passion Week, I wanted to share with all of you the below message, "The Last 7 Words of Jesus" (written by Mary Fairchild for About.com Christianity). I found this article to be inspirational and written in a manner that is easy to read and understand. I pray that it may be a blessing to you as it was to me.  

Please remember that JESUS IS OUR BREAD OF HEAVEN as John 6:51 states and never forget that John 3:16 reminds us of God's great love for us in giving us His one and only begotten Son, that "WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM SHALL NOT PERISH BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE!"

7 Last Words of Jesus

What Were the Seven Final Phrases of Jesus on the Cross and What Did They Mean?

By Mary Fairchild, About.com Guide

Jesus Christ made seven final statements during His last hours on the cross. These phrases are held dear by followers of Christ because they offer a glimpse into the depth of His suffering to accomplish redemption. Recorded in the Gospels between the time of  His crucifixion and His death, they reveal His divinity as well as His humanity. As much as possible, given the approximate sequence of events as portrayed in the Gospels, these seven last words of Jesus are presented here in chronological order.

1) Jesus Speaks to the Father

Luke 23:34

Jesus said, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing." (NIV) In the midst of His excruciating suffering, the heart of Jesus was focused on others rather than Himself. Here we see the nature of His love—unconditional and divine.

2) Jesus Speaks to the Criminal on the Cross

Luke 23:43

"I tell you the truth, today you will be with Me in paradise." (NIV) One of the criminals who was crucified with Christ, had recognized who Jesus was and expressed faith in Him as Savior. Here we see grace poured out through faith, as Jesus assured the dying man of his forgiveness and eternal salvation.

3) Jesus Speaks to Mary and John

John 19:26-27

When Jesus saw His mother there, and the disciple whom He loved standing nearby, He said to His mother, "Dear woman, here is your son," and to the disciple, "Here is your mother." (NIV) Jesus, looking down from the cross, was still filled with the concerns of a son for the earthly needs of His mother. None of His brothers were there to care for her, so He gave this task to the Apostle John. Here we clearly see Christ's humanity.

4) Jesus Cries Out to the Father

Matthew 27:46 (also Mark 15:34)

And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” (NKJV) In the darkest hours of His suffering, Jesus cried out the opening words of Psalm 22. And although much has been suggested regarding the meaning of this phrase, it was quite apparent the agony Christ felt as He expressed separation from God. Here we see the Father turning way from the Son as Jesus bore the full weight of our sin.

5) Jesus is Thirsty

John 19:28

Jesus knew that everything was now finished, and to fulfill the Scriptures He said, "I am thirsty." (NLT)  Jesus refused the initial drink of vinegar, gall and myrrh (Matthew 27:34 and Mark 15:23) offered to alleviate His suffering. But here, several hours later, we see Jesus fulfilling the messianic prophecy found in Psalm 69:21.

6) It is Finished

John 19:30

... He said, "It is finished!" (NLT) Jesus knew He was suffering the crucifixion for a purpose. Earlier He had said in John 10:18 of His life, "No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of My own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command I received from My Father." (NIV) These three words were packed with meaning, for what was finished here was not only Christ's earthly life, not only His suffering and dying, not only the payment for sin and the redemption of the world—but the very reason and purpose He came to earth was finished. His final act of obedience was complete. The Scriptures had been fulfilled.

7) Jesus' Last Words

Luke 23:46

Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit." When He had said this, He breathed His last. (NIV) Here Jesus closes with the words of Psalm 31:5, speaking to the Father. We see His complete trust in the Father. Jesus entered death in the same way He lived each day.

Please enjoy  the accompanied video of Christian artist Fred Hammond and (his choir) RFC (Radical for Christ) as they sing with power and anointing their song, "Bread of Heaven".

(I do not own the rights to this song.)

BE BLESSED!