Henk Post

“Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit!” (Luke 23:46) There is a wonderful relationship between the first and the last of Jesus’ seven words from the cross. From beginning to end, the Son of God continues to cling to the Father through everything.. Amidst the pervasive darkness, Jesus cries out in a loud voice, … Lees meer

“It is finished.” (John 19:30) Roman soldiers moistened Jesus’ mouth by bringing the sponge of sour wine to His lips. He needs this to shout His cry of victory: “It is finished!” Before the silence of death descends and Jesus must utter His final words. The bystanders must hear this, and not only them. This … Lees meer

“I thirst.” (John 19:28) On the cross, Jesus suffers horrific physical pain. This is aggravated by an agonizing thirst. This is why He cries out in a cracked voice, “I thirst.” A sponge soaked with wine vinegar is put on a stalk of the hyssop plant and lifted to Jesus’ lips, as the only way … Lees meer

“My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” (Matthew 27:46) Jesus shouts opening words of Psalm 22.  Is this an expression of terror of death and agonizing pain? Or is it a loud complaint showing how Jesus is suffering? Could this exclamation be an expression of trust in God despite His apparent abandonment of … Lees meer

“Woman, behold, your son!” “Behold, your mother!” (John 19:26-27) One disciple has come to watch the crucifixion, namely the disciple whom Jesus loves — John. Jesus sees His mother standing next to His beloved disciple. He sees what suffering she has to bear. A sword pierces through her soul (Luke 2:35). Jesus’ time has come, … Lees meer

“Truly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in paradise.” (Luke 23:43) One of the crucified criminals cries out mockingly, “Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!” (Luke 23:39). The other criminal points out to the mocker that he is making a mistake. After all, Jesus has done nothing wrong. … Lees meer

“Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” (Luke 23:34) Three convicts are brought to the place of the execution. Three poles are already set up there. Now the crossbeams bearing the convicts are lifted onto these poles. Jesus, apparently the most remarkable figure of all to have been crucified, hangs in the … Lees meer