Jesus’ farewell
James Slopsema provides an expositional meditation on Jesus' third saying from the cross (John 19:26-27), where He commends His mother Mary to the care of the beloved disciple John. The article reflects on the emotional and spiritual significance of this farewell, presenting it both as part of Christ's atoning suffering and as a model of how the crucified Jesus provides for the care of His people, with particular emphasis on the filial relationship between Jesus and Mary.
When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home. John 19:26-27 Jesus spoke but seven times during the six hours of suffering on the cross. The first crossword was spoken after the soldiers nailed Him to the cross at 9:00 a.m.: "Father, forgive them for they know not what they do." The second crossword...
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