7 Words from the Cross - Part 5

"I thirst."

Review: John 19:28-29  |  Matt 27:47  |  Exodus 12:22  |  John 7:4  |  Psalm 23  |  Psalm 69:21

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read John 19:28-29

1. Why did Jesus drink this sour wine when He earlier refused to drink (Matthew 27:34)?

2. What is the significance of the statement "I thirst"? Why is this more than just a declaration of a physical need?

3. What does Jesus' fulfilling this last prophecy teach us about God's Word as a whole?

4. What is significant about the hyssop branch being used to take wine to Jesus? What was God communicating with this?

Breakout Questions:
Pray for one another.

7 Words from the Cross - Part 4

"My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"

Review: Matt 27:46 or Mark 15:34  |  Psalm 22  |  Gal 3  |  2 Cor 5:21  |  1 Pet 3:19  |  2 Thes 1:9  |  Matt 22:19

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Matthew 27:46

1. Why did Jesus say this? What does this say about what was happening on the cross

2. Jesus didn't "descend to hell" - on the cross, hell ascended to Jesus. Explain what this means.

3. In light of these glorious truths, how does this prove that Jesus Christ is the only way to be saved?

Breakout Questions:
Pray for one another.

7 Words from the Cross - Part 3

"Woman, behold, your son! ...Behold, your mother!"

Review: John 19:26-27

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read John 19:26-27

1. Why did Jesus say this from the cross (as opposed to sometime before or after)? What does this tell you of God’s care for you?

2. Why did Jesus make John responsible for His mother? Why not one of His brothers? What does this say about the role of "spiritual family relationships" in the church?

3. What concern do you have right now that you need Jesus to care for and provide for?

Breakout Questions:
Pray for your answers to question #3.

7 Words from the Cross - Part 2

"Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise."

Review: Luke 23:39-43

• When does a person go to heaven? 2 Cor 5:8  |  Phil 1:23
• What is heaven like? 2 Cor 12:4  |  Matt 22:12-14  |  Rev 19:7  |  Rev 21:2
• How do I have assurance that I'm going to heaven?

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Luke 23:39-43

1. Read Matthew 27:44. Why do you think this one criminal stopped mocking Jesus and instead cry out to Jesus?

2. What questions about heaven were cleared up for you from Jesus' statement to this criminal (Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise)?

3. What does this account teach about how a person gets saved / receives salvation / gets right with God?

Breakout Questions:
Pray for one another.

7 Words from the Cross

"Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do."

Review: Mark 11:25-26  |  Luke 11:4  |  Luke 17:4  |  1 Cor 2:8

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Small Group Questions (Whole Group):
Read Luke 23:34

1. Why did Jesus say, "They know not what they do?" What does that tell you about those who executed Him? See (1 Corinthians 2:8).

2. Were all of these men forgiven because of Jesus' prayer? Explain your position!

3. Why are we, even in the church, "all about forgiveness" until it is our turn to forgive someone?

4. How does Jesus' prayer on the cross motivate me to forgive?

Breakout Questions:

Who do you need to forgive? Have you taken that step? What’s stopping you? Pray for that person, if there is one, and discuss (and hold each other accountable) for next steps!