This Weekend's Message: Father, Forgive Them

Father, Forgive Them
Luke 23:34
The last words of a person are many times never forgotten. A person’s closing comments often reveal their pain and agony. Some enter eternity without saying anything, while others utter words that reveal their values and innermost thoughts. For example, contrast the last words of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, who said, “The best of all is God is with us,” with P. T. Barnum, the circus guy who said, “How were the receipts today at Madison Square Garden?” Both statements are very revealing aren’t they?
The Gospel writers have captured for us the last words of Jesus. While on the cross Jesus spoke seven times. And what He said is very revealing and they are words that we can learn from. This week we’ll look at His first words, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.”
As we begin Holy Week and celebrate Palm Sunday, we’ll look at how the final week of Jesus’ life unfolded to the place of Him saying, “Father, forgive them.” We’ll also have a special time during worship as the children come and sing with us. Hope to see you this week!
Gary Keith