:: the seven words ::

The words which Jesus uttered on the Cross are worthy of special consideration. His words were not many in number. They would not fill a single page of an average sized book. They are not the big, long, unfamiliar kinds of words which would cause the average person to check for meanings in the dictionary. But the last words of Jesus are important because of who uttered them, where they were uttered, why they were spoken, and what they mean. They are precious because they are deep, deep expressions of the Man of Sorrows in His time of terrible agony in those moments when He actually purchased our redemption.
The seven sayings form part of a Christian meditation that is often used during Lent, Holy Week and Good Friday. The sayings are:

• 1. Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do (Luke 23:34).
• 2. Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise (Luke 23:43).
• 3. Woman, behold your son: behold your mother (John 19:26 f.).
• 4. Eli Eli lema sabachthani? (Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34).
• 5. I thirst (John 19:28).
• 6. It is finished (John 19:30).
• 7. Father, into your hands I commit my spirit (Luke 23:46).

join us for a time of prayer and contemplation on good friday, 1pm. 
           our gathering will combine prayer of repentence,
meditations from various members of the community on the words,
and times of personal reflection.

        For More Information Contact:
St Peter's Episcopal Church - 1317 Queen Emma Street - Honolulu, Hawai`i
Tel: 808-533-1943 - FAX: 808-531-9904 - office@stpetershonolulu.org

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Last modified: 05/18/06