GOOD FRIDAY For the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. (Mark 10:45) SEVEN WORDS OF CHRIST ON THE CROSS The seven words of Jesus Christ on the Cross came as a result of the passion He had on humanity. Man fell in the Garden of Eden (Genesis 3) and God so loved the world and thought it that the perfect sacrifice that would restore man back to Himself was a true sacrifice of His one and only begotten Son (John 3:16). Jesus gave himeslf to humanity to reconcile man back to His father. He left all the pleasure above, came in all humility, did not not consider equality with God but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, became obedient to death, even death on the cross (Philippians 2:5-11). Thus we are redeemed forever if we believe in Him and assured eternal life. The following are the last words of the Lord as f He faces crucifixion: First Word: Luke 23:34 “Father, forgive them, for they ...
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