No words have ever been more important than the seven words of Jesus on the cross. They are held together by the central word, the fourth, "My God, why have you abandoned me" (Mark 15.34). In the first three words, Jesus speaks in His divinity with power to save, even from the cross. In the final three words He speaks as man, the Son of the covenant, who will return in victory to His place at God's right hand.

In the second word of Christ on the Cross that Dr Paul Wells will speak about in this message, Jesus from the cross, demonstrates that He is the author of special grace as He saves a lost life. The dying thief must believe that only a crucified Saviour can help him.

Oh yes, the dying thief will die, and we too will die one day. But how are you going to die? Will you die without hope? Or will you die with the assurance of eternal life in heaven like the dying thief did? It is possible to live a wasted life and perish without hope! But that ought not to be the case with you! This could be a message of hope and encouragement for you. Please read on!