BIG PICTURE: At the cross, Jesus endured the most excruciating and shameful death—not because he had to, but because he chose to. In his final breaths, he spoke forgiveness, grace, love, and trust, revealing not just his pain, but his identity as God in the flesh.

TEXT: Mark 15:25-39

KEY VERSE: “Surely this man was the Son of God!” – Mark 15:39

ROMAN CRUCIFIXION

The most excruciating and

death ever conceived.

The nails weren’t forced on him — he

them.

WORDS WRITTEN IN BLOOD

“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” —Luke 23:34

Forgiveness wasn’t Jesus’ last act — it was his

.

“Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” —Luke 23:43

The thief brought nothing but

— and received everything (Luke 23:43).

“Woman, here is your son,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” —John 19:26-27

apart, he was knitting others together (John 19:26-27).

“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” —Mark 15:34

He screamed into the silence we all fear (Mark 15:34).

“I am thirsty.” —John 19:28

The “Word made flesh” felt every bit of our

.

“It is finished.” —John 19:30

Jesus didn’t whisper “it is

.” He thundered it.

“Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” —Luke 23:46

His final words were not of fear, but of

.

NEXT STEPS: Let the cross reshape how you see God, yourself, and others. This week, spend time reflecting on each of Jesus’ last words—and ask, “What is he still saying to me?”