‘The 7 Last Words of Christ on the Cross’: The 2009 Book From Christopher Rengers

‘The 7 Last Words of Christ on the Cross’ is a 2009 book by Christopher Rengers, and it may be an ideal book to read to prepare for Good Friday. It is important to reflect upon the words of Christ on the Cross; they are listed here for readers.

It is the case that many think the words Jesus said on the cross, the 7 last sayings, are thought by many to be the greatest lecture ever given. When one considers the circumstances, they may be. This article will review the book, ‘The 7 Last Words of Christ on the Cross.’ Each statement has a helpful interpretation with it. Do you believe this to be the most significant event in the history of mankind?

‘The 7 Last Words of Christ on the Cross Summary

So, what are the 7 last words of Christ on the Cross? They are more like sayings. They are all in the Bible, and the Bible references are listed for you.

“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do.” Luke 23:34
“Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” Luke 23:43
“Woman, here is your son . . . Here is your mother.” John 19:26-27
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Matthew 27:46
“I thirst.” John 19:28
“It is finished.” John 19:30
“Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” Luke 23:46

When one considers that these words were uttered by Jesus when he was being crucified, the phrases are meaningful. Consider also that these were the last 7 phrases Jesus said on earth. The book, ‘The 7 Last Words of Christ on the Cross’ has seven chapters, one dedicated to each of these sayings. The sayings are interpreted helpfully.

The first chapter is about the statement, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” Jesus said this about the Jews and Romans who crucified him. The key concept in this saying is forgiveness. It is amazing to think that Jesus forgave those who crucified him.

The second chapter is about the statement, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” Jesus was famously crucified with two criminals; one reviled him, and one said he was innocent. To the one who said he was innocent, he said this phrase. This statement shows the mercy of God to Sinners.

The third statement is, “Woman, here is your son . . . Here is your mother.” Jesus says this to the friends and family who are gathered at the foot of the cross. He knows he is going to die, so it is important for him to give his mother a new son. With this statement, we understand Mary as the sorrowful mother.

The fourth statement is in the fourth chapter. It examines the phrase, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” These are the penultimate words Jesus spoke, near the end, when he died. We understand the desolation of Jesus.

The fifth chapter is about the statement, “I thirst.” Jesus said this literally because he was thirsty. However, this phrase is to be understood that Jesus thirsts for souls. That is the interpretation of the statement in the fifth chapter of the book, ‘The 7 Last Words of Christ on the Cross.”

The last two statements, “It is Finished” and “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit,” can be taken together. Jesus says these things right as he is dying. The former means the task is finished, and the latter means Jesus is leaving this to God.

Why You Should Read This Book

You should read this book because it will prepare you for Good Friday. The book is helpful because it offers a helpful interpretation of the statements of Christ on the cross. This interpretation is something you will find helpful. Plus, this book does a good job of accurately portraying the 7 last phrases of Christ.

Parting Shots

‘The 7 Last Words of Christ on the Cross’ is the ideal book to read for Good Friday. This book will help the reader understand the Passion of the Christ and is ideal preparatory work for the reader for Good Friday. If you are looking for something to help you enhance your prayer life at the End of Lent. This book offers a way.