Jesus' Last Words, and After The Cross.

Jesus’ final utterances (but which were not final!)

Jesus: The Reprieve that Wasn't

The sentence became final. What happens if you look at the four accounts of the moment, and compare them?

Do they tell the same story, even without being identical?

In this post I am examining the four accounts of the critical moment when Jesus became a “dead man walking”.

January Cross Buns

I snapped a photo on 2nd January 2021 at the supermarket.

Not so unusual; I imagine many, most, or all, supermarkets had the equivalent.

Some people I know think it is too early for these buns. The Christmas season was still running! The buns are traditionally known as "Hot Cross Buns". (Nice to imagine them coming directly from the local bakery, straight from the cooking oven.)

However - shops have to do the best they can to support their sales. Probably this season that is even more so, with all the distortions of the COVID-19 pandemic. We need the commercial worlds to continue. Commercial decisions are just that.

Moreover, there is another thought. The "Cross Bun" is a fruit bun with an added cross shape on top. The cross is added as part of the baking process. The cross may cause someone to think of the crucifixion of Jesus. Is that not appropriate in the season? At any season?

Do cross buns (hot or cold) stimulate reflection? Could be a gain there. Why did Jesus come the first time?

Jesus' execution (cross) is a topic I have considered previously...

https://www.jesussaviour4unme.com/2018/05/crosses.html

https://www.jesussaviour4unme.com/2019/03/messiah-crucified.html

https://www.jesussaviour4unme.com/2019/03/died.html

 

Messiah Crucified

Following is a partial compilation of Jesus’ and the cross. This is a glimpse of how the Gospel writers reported the reality of his death.

Crosses

And whoever does not take his cross and follow me is not worthy of me. Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. (Matthew 10:38-39 ESV).