Last Words of Christ: A Call to Understanding

is comprised of seven sections divided into two major parts. This structure parallels the cross’ contour in which Jesus’ seven words are spoken in two time periods: morning’s light and afternoon’s darkness. By locating Jesus’ last words in biblical history—not just isolating them on Calvary’s cross—they are heard as a fulfillment of Old Testament portraits. More so, the wisdom of reading the Bible as inspired literature is affirmed. In traversing this biblical history-to-crucifixion interplay, the epic story of Scripture emerges, revealing the wonder and grandeur of the cross. Endorsers are saying: (Rob Seims, South Puget Sound Region, Associate Regional Director, Young Life) (Tim Teusink, M.D., M.A. (Bioethics), international ministries with SIM, France) (Dr. Keith Carpenter, KCC Senior Pastor) (Mr. Lynn C. Conver, Linguist/Translator and Editor, Wycliffe Bible Translators and SIL International)