The Word Of Forgiveness | Luke 23:33-34 | Pastor John Miller

Join Pastor John Miller for the first message in our series, "Seven Words From The Cross." Exploring the profound depths of Luke 23:33–34, we look through the first "window" into the heart of God as Jesus utters His opening statement from Calvary: "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do." While enduring the agonizing pain of Roman crucifixion, Jesus’ first thought was not for His own suffering, but for the spiritual restoration of His enemies. Pastor John examines how this prayer fulfilled ancient prophecy, practiced the very message Jesus preached, and revealed man's greatest need—the need for divine forgiveness. In this study, you will discover: - The Significance of the Sayings: Why the person, place, and order of these seven utterances matter. - A Habit of Prayer: How the agony of the cross did not interfere with Jesus' relationship with His Father. - The Substitutionary Sacrifice: Why Jesus died to take our sin and give us His righteousness. - The Lawyer's Plea: Understanding Jesus' rationale for forgiveness based on human ignorance. - The Answer at Pentecost: How the Father answered this prayer through the birth of the early church. 📺 WATCH THE FULL SERIES: Catch up on the entire series Seven Words From The Cross here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP9sIJpVEMLJ-TsCJNq_LAnIwdRvJeGrN 🕒 Video Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction: Calvary, the Place of the Skull 01:14 – The Seven Statements from the Cross 02:18 – Why are the Seven Words Significant? 05:45 – The Order of the Seven Sayings 08:43 – The Cruelty of Roman Crucifixion 12:04 – Point 1: The Words were a Prayer 16:54 – Point 2: The Petition (Father, Forgive Them) 20:08 – Why Did Jesus Pray This Prayer? 25:35 – Man’s Greatest Need: Forgiveness 28:06 – Point 3: The Plea (They Know Not What They Do) 34:44 – Did the Father Answer Jesus’ Prayer? 38:01 – The Miracle of Pentecost (Acts 2) 41:19 – Conclusion and Invitation ⛪️ Connect with Revival Christian Fellowship We are a church located in Menifee, CA, dedicated to the expository, verse-by-verse teaching of God's Word. Our mission is to see lives transformed by the power of the Gospel and the truth of the Scriptures. Visit our Website: https://www.revival.tv Watch More Sermons: https://www.revival.tv/sermons 🤝 Partner With Us If this ministry has been a blessing to your spiritual growth, consider partnering with us to help take the Word of God to the nations. Give Online: https://www.revival.tv/give 📱 Stay Updated Subscribe to stay connected with Pastor John Miller’s latest teachings and church updates. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/revivaltv Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revival_tv #PastorJohnMiller #RevivalTV #BibleStudy #VerseByVerse #MenifeeChurch #ChristianFaith #ExpositoryPreaching