The Bridge: Famous Last Words: Father Forgive Them...
Famous Last Words: Father Forgive Them...
Father Forgive Them...
Luke 23:32-34-There were also two others, criminals, led with Him to be put to death. And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.
The significance of this prayer
Jesus fulfilled prophecy
Isaiah 53:12-Therefore I will divide Him a portion with the great, And He shall divide the spoil with the strong, Because He poured out His soul unto death, And He was numbered with the transgressors, And He bore the sin of many, And made intercession for the transgressors.
Jesus modeled the importance of prayer (Matthew 6:9)
Jesus revealed man’s greatest need (Matthew 26:28; Matt 9:6)
for they do not know what they do...ignorance does not equal innocence.
Following Jesus’ Example
When someone hurts you, pray!
Pray for those who hurt you Luke 6:28-bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you. Matthew 5:43-44-“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you
My prayer for others may or may not change them, but it always changes me.
Pray for Restoration Romans 12:17-18-Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men; Colossians 3:13-bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.
Why is it so important to forgive others? (Matthew 18:23-35)
Jesus is still praying for You! Romans 8:34-Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us.
Luke 23:32-34-There were also two others, criminals, led with Him to be put to death. And when they had come to the place called Calvary, there they crucified Him, and the criminals, one on the right hand and the other on the left. Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.
The significance of this prayer
Jesus fulfilled prophecy
Isaiah 53:12-Therefore I will divide Him a portion with the great, And He shall divide the spoil with the strong, Because He poured out His soul unto death, And He was numbered with the transgressors, And He bore the sin of many, And made intercession for the transgressors.
Jesus modeled the importance of prayer (Matthew 6:9)
Jesus revealed man’s greatest need (Matthew 26:28; Matt 9:6)
for they do not know what they do...ignorance does not equal innocence.
Following Jesus’ Example
When someone hurts you, pray!
Pray for those who hurt you Luke 6:28-bless those who curse you, and pray for those who spitefully use you. Matthew 5:43-44-“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I say to you, love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you
My prayer for others may or may not change them, but it always changes me.
Pray for Restoration Romans 12:17-18-Repay no one evil for evil. Have regard for good things in the sight of all men. If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men; Colossians 3:13-bearing with one another, and forgiving one another, if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so you also must do.
Why is it so important to forgive others? (Matthew 18:23-35)
Jesus is still praying for You! Romans 8:34-Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, and furthermore is also risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us.