The Heart of the Cross

Others have spoken famous last words. But none were someaningful as His.

“Father, forgive them; for they do not know what they aredoing.”
“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
“Do not be afraid.”
“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.”
“Surely I will be with you always, to the very end of the age.”

Jesus’ words and work on the cross carry a message for each ofus. A message of eternal life offered up freely. Of a perfect lovewith no end. Of a glorious hope attained at great cost. And of adivine power that exists beyond the limitations of all flesh.

These devotional readings probe Christ’s last earthly words andthe biblical writers’ words about the cross to reveal not only themeaning of Calvary but the heart of God. They will also give you aricher understanding of the amazing love that drove Jesus to thecross, conquering the powers of hell once and for all.