Lesson 2698

(Lesson 2698)(05-13-19) John 19:25-30
    “ Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the disciple, Behold thy mother! And from that hour that disciple took her unto his own home. After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, and put it to his mouth. When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, It is finished: and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.”

    In the first part of today’s quote, Jesus passed responsibility for His mother’s well being to her youngest son, who many scholars assumed to be John, the original author of this text.
    In the last part of the quote, after “knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled”, Jesus “gave up the ghost”.
    The vast majority of Christian people appear to believe that the most concerning part of the day Jesus died should be the horrible suffering He withstood while being crucified. Contrary to that, I believe the most notable part of that monumental day’s events was that God, in human form, brought Himself down to be humiliated by mankind so that all of those who will come to believe in Jesus can have life everlasting. Praise God forever for His amazing, saving grace. ~