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John 19:25–27

Woman, Behold Your Son; Behold Your Mother: The Third Word from the Cross (John 19:25–27)

Phil Gons · February 11, 2018 · Spring Creek Bible Church · 42m

From The Seven Last Words of Christ

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This sermon opens up the third word from the cross—Jesus entrusting his mother to John—in ways that reward patient listening. The preacher moves beyond sentiment to show us Jesus as our example in obedience, our substitute in righteousness, and our brother in the family of God. It’s a meditation on how even in extremity, Christ kept the commandments and cared for those he loved.

Worth knowing: The sermon includes vivid descriptions of Christ’s physical suffering on the cross (flogging, thorns, nails, exposure).

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Talk about it together (4 questions)
  1. Why did Jesus ask John to care for his mother instead of asking one of his own brothers? What does that tell us about what Jesus valued?
  2. The preacher says Jesus was ‘keeping the fifth commandment’ (honor your father and mother) even while dying. Why would that matter? How does that change the way you think about that commandment?
  3. Jesus kept saying that his spiritual family—those who obey God—mattered more than his physical family. What do you think he meant? How does that apply to us?
  4. The preacher talks about Jesus doing two things at once on the cross: taking the penalty for our sins AND earning perfect obedience for us. Can you explain what he means by that in your own words?

Used by permission of Phil Gons — philgons.com