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Last Words from the Cross

April 10, 2020 | cross, crucifixion, Good Friday, Holy Week, jesus, last words, Passion Week, seven last words

“And Jesus uttered a loud cry and breathed his last.” – Mark 15:37 (ESV) “It was most fitting that every word of our Lord upon the cross should be gathered up and preserved. As not a bone of him shall be broken, so not a word shall be lost. The Holy Spirit took special care that

Reading through Passion Week

April 10, 2014 | Bible readings, Christ, crucifixion, easter, Gary Combs, God, Good Friday, jesus, palm Sunday, Passion Week, suffering

“And he said to them, ‘I have earnestly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer’” (Luke 22:15 ESV). This coming Sunday begins what many Christians call Holy Week or Passion Week. It is called “Passion” week because of its connection to the Greek word πάσχω (pas’-kho) which is usually translated to “suffer” in the