- 22 February 2026
Mercy Moving Forward
Luke 23:32-34 and Psalm 103
Jesus forgives on the cross, even before anyone repents and turns to Him. Jesus knew every sin of the crowd – and of us – and He still prayed for them.
On the cross, Jesus spoke several words — words of forgiveness, of suffering, of trust, and of victory. These words were first seen in the Psalms long before Calvary. We will spend the next few weeks looking at the final sayings of Christ along with the Psalms that helped shape who He was, is, and will forever be.
Luke 23:32-34 and Psalm 103
Jesus forgives on the cross, even before anyone repents and turns to Him. Jesus knew every sin of the crowd – and of us – and He still prayed for them.
Luke 23:39-43 and Psalm 32
The thief on the cross confessed his sin and called on Jesus as Lord He received the blessings forgiveness David spoke of in Psalm 32.
John 19: 23-27 and Psalm 68:4-6
Even on the cross, Jesus has a heart for the vulnerable in the world The cross forms a new covenant community (us to God and us to each other).
Matthew 27:45-50 and Psalm 22
Feeling forsaken causes us to feel abandoned, but reality is greater than feeling The cross looks like defeat, but it turns into worldwide worship.
John 19:28-30 and Psalm 69
Jesus was overwhelmed and exhausted carrying the burden of sin The vinegar was a fulfillment of prophesy, showing the cross was planned.
Luke 23: 44-49 and Psalm 31:1-5
Jesus was fully in control even at the end, and still gave up that power for us God is our confident refuge when we are the most vulnerable.
John 19:28-30 and Psalm 118
Jesus was rejected and crucified and left for dead – but God was not finished He paid our cost, He set us free, He was victorious over the Enemy.