John B. Phillips @JohnBPhillips Apr 15
He was oppressed and afflicted, yet he did not open his mouth; he was led like a lamb to the slaughter….(Isaiah 53:7)
John B. Phillips @JohnBPhillips Apr 15
He was pierced for our transgressions…crushed for our iniquities…and by his wounds we are healed. (Isaiah 53:5)
John B. Phillips @JohnBPhillips Apr 15
He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. (Isaiah 53:3, NIV)
John B. Phillips @JohnBPhillips Apr 15
All my bones are on display; people stare and gloat over me. They divide my clothes among them and cast lots for my garment. (Psalm 22:17)
John B. Phillips @JohnBPhillips Apr 15
My God, my God, why have you forsaken me, so far from my cries of anguish. (Psalm 22:1, NIV)
John B. Phillips @JohnBPhillips Apr 15
Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” (Luke 23:46, NIV)
John B. Phillips @JohnBPhillips Apr 15
When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. (John 19:30)
John B. Phillips @JohnBPhillips Apr 15
Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” (John 19:28)
John B. Phillips @JohnBPhillips Apr 15
[Jesus] said to [his mother]: “Woman, here is your son.” and to the disciple [whom he loved], “Here is your mother.” (John 19:26-27)
John B. Phillips @JohnBPhillips Apr 15
About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (Matthew 27:46; Mark 15:34, NIV)