The 7 Statements of Jesus on The Cross

1. Father, Forgive Them (Luke 23:34)
   Jesus prays for His enemies. He shows mercy in suffering.
2. Today You Will Be with Me in Paradise (Luke 23:43)
   Jesus promises salvation to the repentant thief. Salvation is by grace through faith alone.
3. Behold Your Son / Your Mother (John 19:26–27)
   Jesus cares for His mother, showing the importance of family, and establishes the model of a spiritual family for the church.
4. My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me? (Matthew 27:46)
   Jesus experiences separation from the Father, bearing the weight of our sin.
5. I Thirst (John 19:28)
   Jesus fulfills Scripture and expresses physical suffering.
6. It Is Finished (John 19:30)
   The work of salvation is complete; the debt of sin is paid in full.
7. Father, Into Your Hands I Commit My Spirit (Luke 23:46)
   Jesus entrusts Himself to the Father. He willingly gives up His life.

Practical Takeaway

• I am forgiven →Forgive others.
• Salvation is a gift → Trust in Jesus alone.
• I belong to God’s family → Care for others.
• I am never forsaken → Because Jesus was forsaken for me.
• My soul is satisfied → Only Jesus fulfills.
• The work is finished → Rest in His grace.
• My life is secure → Trust God in life and death.