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Words From The Cross
Contributed by Ravin Caldera on Apr 18, 2017 (message contributor)
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1. The Fourth Word From The Cross: "Eloi, Eloi, Lema Sabachthani?"
Contributed on Apr 18, 2017
This is a reflection on the forth word from the cross, which is a very difficult passage for exposition. These words give a deep expression of faith ("my God, my God"), universal cry for justice ("why") and, words of deep mystery ("have forsaken me").
And at the ninth hour, Jesus cried with a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?" which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" (Mark 15:34). As Mark stated, about Jewish ninth hour or in our time three o'clock there was darkness over the whole land—out of darkness and despair ...read more