"Analyzing the glorious prayer Jesus makes from the Cross, for the redemption of those who will believe."
Recorded on: Sunday, 02/01/2026 at 10:00 AM
Description:
Delivered during the Sunday Morning Worship Service, 2/1/2026. After the chaos of the march through Jerusalem and the chilling warning Jesus gives the women along the way, Luke's narrative turns to the almost surreal scene at Golgotha. The details of the physical crucifixion itself are greatly compressed as Luke hurries on to the first of seven "words" that Jesus speaks from the Cross. We will switch the order a bit and concentrate first on the seeming explosion of evil, as multiple groups around Jesus erupt in virulent, jeering, and inappropriate rejoicing over His suffering. In the midst of this, Jesus beseeches His Father to forgive them, for they are ignorant of the scope of their sin. We will carefully analyze His prayer, paying particular attention to who "them" and "they" refer to. We will ask ourselves why Jesus remained on the Cross, examining the difference between what He "could" do and what He "would" do. Ultimately we will realize the reason is due to a covenant the Triune God made within Himself long before the world was created to save "them" and "they" through His Covenant of Redemption.
