The seventh and final saying from the Cross—“Father, into Thy hands I commend My spirit” (Luke 23:46)—was Jesus’ calm, confident last utterance after “It is finished,” as He bowed His head and voluntarily dismissed His spirit, dying willingly and in full control after paying sin’s penalty in His humanity, while also exercising His divine authority. The lesson explains that Christ’s voluntary death enables our spiritual victory and freedom—He laid down His life so we who have faith in Him might live eternally. This final statement of perfect trust shows that, unlike every other death, Jesus’ was unique: He died not for His own sins but for ours, and believers can die with the same peace, knowing the Father receives us into His safe and loving hands forever.
297. The Seven Sayings Of The Cross – Pt 7 | I Commend My Spirit
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