The Seven Last Words of Christ

As the title clearly suggests, the article is about the seven last words of Christ. It has a gallery of faith expression artworks or images based on these words of Christ. The seven last words are utterances made by Jesus Christ while he was hanged on the cross more than 2000 years ago. They constitute one part of the most profound teachings of Christ, and the crucifixion of Christ is one of the most important events in the life of Jesus and the entire Christendom. The references used for this article are the KJV and NIVUK online Bibles.

Father, Forgive Them

Faith Expression Artwork about Luke 23:34, the First of the Seven Last Words of Christ: “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.” (KJV)

Context: “When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals – one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, ‘Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.’ And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.” (Luke 23:33-34, NIVUK)

With Me in Paradise

Faith Expression Artwork about Luke 23:43, the Second of the Seven Last Words of Christ: “Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.” (KJV)

Context: “But the other criminal rebuked him. ‘Don’t you fear God,’ he said, ‘since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.’ Then he said, ‘Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.’ Jesus answered him, ‘Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.’” (Luke 23:40-43, NIVUK)

Mother and Son

Faith Expression Artwork about John 19:26-27, the Third of the Seven Last Words of Christ: “Woman, behold thy son!” … “Behold thy mother!” (KJV)

Context: “Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing near by, he said to her, ‘Woman, here is your son,’ and to the disciple, ‘Here is your mother.’ From that time on, this disciple took her into his home.” (John 19:25-27, NIVUK)

My God, My God

Faith Expression Artwork about Matthew 27:46, the Fourth of the Seven Last Words of Christ: “‘Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?’ that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?” (KJV)

Context: “From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land. About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, ‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?’ (which means ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’).” (Matthew 27:45-46, NIVUK)

Thirsting for Justice

Faith Expression Artwork about John 19:28, the Fifth of the Seven Last Words of Christ: “I thirst.” (KJV)

Context: “Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, ‘I am thirsty.’ A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips.” (John 19:28-29, NIVUK)

It is Consummated

Faith Expression Artwork about John 19:30, the Sixth of the Seven Last Words of Christ: “It is finished.” (KJV)

Context: “When he had received the drink, Jesus said, ‘It is finished.’ With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” (John 19:30, NIVUK)

Father, Into Your Hands

Faith Expression Artwork about Luke 23:46, the Seventh of the Seven Last Words of Christ: “Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit.” (KJV)

Context: “It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Jesus called out with a loud voice, ‘Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.’ When he had said this, he breathed his last.” (Luke 23:44-46, NIVUK)

Note: Three days after Jesus was buried, he rose from the dead!