What Jesus Said From the Cross — 7 Statements Explained

B16L9 📖 What did Jesus really say from the cross — and what did He mean? This study walks through all 7 statements of Christ at the crucifixion in their chronological order, drawing from Luke, John, and Matthew. ✝️ In this verse-by-verse study, we first complete a quick review of the 7 "I AM" statements in John's Gospel — including the one missed in the previous lesson: John 14:6, "I AM the way, the truth, and the life." We also explore the 8th "I AM" found in Revelation 22:16, where Jesus declares Himself "the bright and morning star," signaling the dawn of the eternal age. Then the study turns to the 7 statements Christ made from the cross, taken in chronological order across the Gospels. Each statement is examined for its deep theological meaning — from His prayer of forgiveness in Luke 23:34, to His promise to the thief in Luke 23:43, to His cry of dereliction in Matthew 27:46, and His final commendation of His spirit in Luke 23:46. 🔑 Key Topics Covered: • The 7 "I AM" statements in John's Gospel — John 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15 • The 8th "I AM" in Revelation 22:16 — "the bright and morning star" • "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do" — Luke 23:34 • "Today thou shalt be with me in paradise" — Luke 23:43 and the thief on the cross • "Woman, behold thy son" — John 19:26-27, Jesus and Mary at the cross • "My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken Me?" — Matthew 27:46 explained • "I thirst" and "It is finished" — John 19:28-30 • Isaiah 9:6-7 — Christ as Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, and coming King • Jesus as the Eternal Creator God — John 14:9, Genesis 1, and the Trinity 💡 This lesson covers Luke 23:34-46, John 19:25-30, Matthew 27:45-46, Isaiah 9:6-7, John 14:6-9, Revelation 22:16, and the "I AM" statements across John 6, 8, 10, 11, 14, and 15. Topics include the deity of Christ, the Trinity, paradise in the Old Testament economy, the Abrahamic Covenant, Matthew's and Luke's genealogies, and why faith is essential to pleasing God. Les Feldick Bible Study brings you verse-by-verse Bible teaching that makes the scriptures come alive. Whether you're a new believer or have studied the Bible for decades, these teachings will deepen your understanding of God's Word. Les Feldick has a unique gift for explaining complex biblical concepts in a way that anyone can understand, using scripture to interpret scripture. 📖 Visit our website: www.lesfeldickbiblestudy.com If this study blessed you, please LIKE the video and SHARE it with someone who needs to hear this teaching. Your likes and shares help others find these Bible studies. 00:00 — Welcome & Introduction to Book 16, Lesson 9 00:32 — Why the Gospels Don't Contradict Each Other 02:58 — Correcting the Missed 7th "I AM" — John 14:6 03:23 — Review: The 7 "I AM" Statements in John's Gospel 04:23 — I AM the Bread of Life — John 6:35 04:42 — I AM the Light of the World — John 8:12 06:01 — I AM the Door of the Sheep — John 10:7 06:26 — I AM the Good Shepherd — John 10:11 06:37 — I AM the Resurrection and the Life — John 11:25 07:02 — I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life — John 14:6 07:41 — I AM the True Vine — John 15 08:01 — The 8th "I AM" — Revelation 22:16, the Bright Morning Star 09:37 — Transition: The 7 Statements of Christ From the Cross 09:52 — How to Study the Gospels Chronologically 11:36 — Statement 1: "Father, Forgive Them" — Luke 23:34 12:58 — Statement 2: "Today Thou Shalt Be With Me in Paradise" — Luke 23:43 13:42 — Paradise in the Old Testament Economy Explained 14:07 — Statement 3: "Woman, Behold Thy Son" — John 19:25-27 15:48 — Statement 4: "My God, Why Hast Thou Forsaken Me?" — Matthew 27:46 17:34 — Martin Luther's Revelation: God Speaking to God 18:06 — Jesus Is the Eternal Creator God — Not Just a Prophet 19:46 — Cross-Reference: Isaiah 9:6-7 and the Deity of Christ 20:07 — The Trinity, Faith, and Taking God at His Word 21:57 — Isaiah 9:7 — The Government Upon His Shoulder, Throne of David 24:10 — Matthew's Genealogy vs. Luke's Genealogy — Abraham vs. Adam 25:29 — John 14:8-9 — "He That Hath Seen Me Hath Seen the Father" 26:33 — Statement 5: "I Thirst" — John 19:28 27:00 — Statement 6: "It Is Finished" — John 19:30 27:10 — Statement 7: "Father, Into Thy Hands" — Luke 23:46 27:34 — Closing & Ministry Information