Table of Contents
- 1 Why did God abandon Jesus on the cross?
- 2 What did God say to Jesus when he was on the cross?
- 3 Why did Jesus say it is finished?
- 4 What happened to the thieves on the cross?
- 5 What is the real meaning of Son of God?
- 6 Did God turn away from Jesus on the cross?
- 7 Did God get dirty on the cross?
- 8 Did Jesus cry out from the cross?
Why did God abandon Jesus on the cross?
On the cross Jesus said “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” (Mark 15:34b). Jesus felt abandoned, forsaken, because He really was abandoned in fulfillment of the Scriptures. Jesus endured this for the joy set before Him (Hebrews 12:2a) because of the love He has for God the Father and for us (Ephesians 5:2).
What did God say to Jesus when he was on the cross?
1. Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. This first saying of Jesus on the cross is traditionally called “The Word of Forgiveness”.
Why did God send his only son Jesus?
The prophesy has been fulfilled in Jesus: “For God so loved the world that he sent His only begotten son to save the people and would have eternal life with Him.” In the New Testament, Jesus’ life is unfolded and was revealed to all who listened.
Why did Jesus say it is finished?
Hebrews 9:12, 26 So by saying “it is finished” Jesus was signaling to the Jewish world that there was no more need for sacrifices or temples because that his work brought ultimate fulfillment to what their sacrificial system foreshadowed.
What happened to the thieves on the cross?
According to tradition, the Good Thief was crucified to Jesus’ right and the other thief was crucified to his left. For this reason, depictions of the crucifixion of Jesus often show Jesus’ head inclined to his right, showing his acceptance of the Good Thief.
What does 316 mean in the Bible?
John 3:16 is a widely quoted Bible verse that summarizes the cornerstone Christian belief that their God sacrificed his son for the salvation of humanity. It’s associated with signs that fans often bring to sports games.
What is the real meaning of Son of God?
Definition of son of God 1 often capitalized S : a superhuman or divine being (such as an angel) 2 capitalized S : messiah sense 1. 3 : a person established in the love of God by divine promise.
Did God turn away from Jesus on the cross?
And Why It Matters. You’ve heard it too, haven’t you? “God is so holy that he turned away from Jesus on the cross.” It’s a common phrase used by many well-meaning people, but it is not true to the biblical text, the character or God, or the mission of Jesus.
Did God despise Jesus on the cross?
God did not despise Jesus on the cross, in fact, He did not even hid his face. This directly and forcefully contradicts any notion that God turned His face away from Jesus during the crucifixion. David, inspired by the Holy Spirit, says that God has not hidden his face from Jesus at all.
Did God get dirty on the cross?
Yes, God got dirty when he became a human and lived among us for 33 years. But on the cross, Jesus (who is God) took upon himself the world’s sin. Because he loves us, not only could Jesus look at sin, he wore it and absorbed it for us so that he can pay for the failings of all humanity.
Did Jesus cry out from the cross?
Yes, Jesus cried out from the cross, “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?” However, this is not a cry of defeat. Rather in an oral culture, it could prompt people to think of Psalm 22, and remind them of the victorious conclusion. The psalm which begins with despair and vividly describes Jesus’ sufferings, ends with a rallying cry of victory.