Northeast Christian Church
Hope from the Cross, Part Five | John 19:28
How to find hope in the seven statements Jesus made on the cross.
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WHY DID JESUS SAY: “I AM THIRSTY”?
1. He was fulfilling prophecy.
Jesus was fully God, God's only Son, the Messiah.
-What is wine vinegar? Answer: Posca
-Why was there a jar of wine vinegar near the cross? Answer: Roman soldiers' drink of choice.
-Why was there a sponge near the cross? Answer: Roman soldier's supplies.
-Didn't I read somewhere that Jesus refused to drink when offered? Answer: Yes
"Thou wilt feel all, that thou mayest pity all." -John Keble
2. He really was thirsty.
Jesus was fully human.
TAKEAWAY: Jesus offers living water; so drink.
1. He was fulfilling prophecy.
Jesus was fully God, God's only Son, the Messiah.
-What is wine vinegar? Answer: Posca
-Why was there a jar of wine vinegar near the cross? Answer: Roman soldiers' drink of choice.
-Why was there a sponge near the cross? Answer: Roman soldier's supplies.
-Didn't I read somewhere that Jesus refused to drink when offered? Answer: Yes
"Thou wilt feel all, that thou mayest pity all." -John Keble
2. He really was thirsty.
Jesus was fully human.
TAKEAWAY: Jesus offers living water; so drink.