Luke 23:32-46
"The reason my Father loves me is that I lay down my life.... No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. " John 10:17-18.
Even in his final hours, Jesus showed His love for us.
He showed it to the mocking soldiers who nailed Him, "Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing. "
He gave hope to a criminal, crucified with Him, "...today you will be with me in paradise. "
Looking at John, He told His mother, "...here is your son ". And, He told to John, "Here is your mother. "
Jesus' last act of obedience and love was to trust the Father, "Into your hands I commit my spirit. "
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