What did Jesus say to God when he was dying on the cross?

1. Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. It is theologically interpreted as Jesus’ prayer for forgiveness for the Roman soldiers who were crucifying him and all others who were involved in his crucifixion.

Why do we call God he?

In monotheist chain, right from Adam AS to Muhammad PBUH, God (Allah) elevated men to be HIs messengers (Prophets) who were all men. He conveyed about Himself as Male (although comparison of deity with humans is not possible). So, it became practice to call God “Him”.

What was Jesus last words before he died?

Just before he breathed his last breath, Jesus uttered the phrase “it is finished.” Jesus knew that his mission was now finished, and to fulfill Scripture he said, “I am thirsty.” A jar of sour wine was sitting there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put it on a hyssop branch, and held it up to his lips.

Why did Jesus call God ‘my God’ when he was on the cross?

When Jesus was on the cross, He quoted Psalm 22 ( Matthew 27:46; Mark 15:34 ). This was a psalm of David, but it was a Messianic prophecy as well. The entire psalm contains remarkable predictions by David concerning the coming Messiah. So, one of the reasons He called God “my God” was to fulfill the prophecy of the psalm.

Why did Jesus have to die on the cross?

At the moment of His death on the cross, Christ was experiencing the abandonment and despair that resulted from the outpouring of divine wrath upon the sin that He bore. This was the price He paid to redeem His church–all who would ever believe in Him–and He paid it in full.

What is the relationship between Jesus and the father?

It has to do with Christ’s relationship to His Father. Even though Christ is the eternal God Himself incarnate, He is still a different person from the Father. As a man and as man’s representative (Son of Man), Jesus’ person was dependent on the Father and, like us, looked to the Father for strength, guidance, wisdom, etc.

Was God the Father the god of Jesus?

Therefore, God the Father was the God of Jesus. The Father is the God of the Son, but it doesn’t imply inferiority, only a difference in roles. Please also read our article on the Trinity. If Jesus was God, why did He call God “My God?”