Final Words
From the Cross

Name: Final Words
Brand: Christianaudio
Availability: InStock
Author: Adam Hamilton
ISBN: 9781610453745

Author: Adam Hamilton

Narrator: Adam Hamilton

Unabridged: 4 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Christian Audio

Published: 01/01/2012

Categories: Nonfiction, Religion, Christian Living, Spiritual Growth

Synopsis

In life and in death, Jesus’ words were powerful and meaningful. Despite the serious effort and increased pain required for Jesus to speak as he hung on the cross, Jesus spoke seven"final words"statements that have much to teach us about Jesus, his Father, and ourselves:•Father Forgive Them •Behold Your Son…Behold Your Mother •My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me? •Today You Will Be with Me in Paradise •I Thirst •It Is Finished •Into Your Hands I Commit My SpiritIn 24 Hours That Changed the World, Adam Hamilton took us on a Lenten journey through the last day of Jesus' life. Now in this inspiring follow-up book, Hamilton explores these final words as seen and heard through the eyes and ears of those who stood near the cross. Each chapter begins with the biblical account followed by a first-person story as might have been told from the viewpoint of one of the characters at the cross. Then the chapter explores the meaning of Jesus' dying words for our lives today. Following the last statement, a postscript recounts the words Jesus spoke following his resurrection, including what truly were the final words Jesus spoke while walking this earth.

About Adam Hamilton

Adam Hamilton is senior pastor of The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas, one of the fastest growing, most highly visible churches in the country. The Church Report named Hamilton's congregation the most influential mainline church in America, and he preached at the National Prayer Service as part of the presidential inauguration festivities in 2013.

Hamilton is the bestselling and award-winning author of The Walk, Simon Peter, Creed, Half Truths, The Call, The Journey, The Way, 24 Hours That Changed the World, John, Revival, Not a Silent Night, Enough, When Christians Get It Wrong, and Seeing Gray in a World of Black and White, all published by Abingdon Press.

Reviews

Goodreads review by James on July 27, 2019

The last words of Jesus are among the most important ever spoken. People have pondered them for nearly 2000 years. Many have discussed and studied them. Others have reflected on them in their own hearts. In Final Words From the Cross, Adam Hamilton shares some of his thoughts about these amazing sta......more

Goodreads review by Jonathan on July 06, 2017

Read this little book quickly during Holy Week, to prepare for Good Friday services. It's organized around the Seven Words from the Cross (the seven statements attributed to the crucified Christ throughout the Four Gospels), but the last two are grouped together to make it suitable as a six-week stu......more

Goodreads review by Darrell on February 29, 2024

This book brings laser direct new insights into the meaning of the last things that Jesus said on earth. This subject could be confusing because different gospels say different things and some of what they say could be attributed to different timelines depending on how you interpret what they say. T......more

Goodreads review by Larry on March 25, 2018

Today is the second time that I have read this short well written book. Like the subject matter which it covers, it is both challenging and ultimately hopeful. Pastor Hamilton has an easy to read style that helps covey very deep concepts of both pain and the penultemate universal joy of God's love.......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie on February 06, 2018

The beginning of Lent would be the ideal time to read this book. Adam Hamilton puts your feet where Jesus walked and builds Jesus' time in a very real way. Also reminded me that Jesus was Jewish and knew the Old Testament intimately and by heart.......more