Northeast Christian Church
How to find hope in the seven statements Jesus made on the cross.
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.
John 19:26-29 NIV
Luke 23:34, 43 NIV
Matthew 27:33-35, 46, 54 NIV
Mark 15:22-24 NIV
Psalms 22:16 NIV
Psalms 69:21 NIV
1 John 4:2-3 NIV
2 John 1:7 NIV
John 4:13-14 NIV