Cries from the Cross: Father, Forgive Them (Part 1) — Pastor Rob | Lenten Series

Описание: In today’s episode of The Shepnaz Podcast, Pastor Rob begins a Lenten series, Cries from the Cross.

As we enter this season of reflection, Pastor Rob helps us prepare our hearts by exploring Jesus’ first words spoken from the cross:
“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.”

Through powerful storytelling, biblical context, and deep pastoral insight, Pastor Rob guides us into the meaning behind Jesus’ radical forgiveness—even as He endured immense suffering. This message reminds us of Christ’s love, sacrifice, and invitation to extend forgiveness in our own lives.
Join us again tomorrow for the conclusion of this first message in the series.

🙏 Featuring: Pastor Rob
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⏱ YouTube Chapters
00:00 – Intro: Cries from the Cross
00:45 – Story of Martin Neimöller’s imprisonment
01:56 – Gallows as a teacher of the human heart
02:24 – Why Jesus’ words on the cross matter
03:03 – The turbulence leading to the crucifixion
03:59 – Betrayal, denial, and abandonment
04:39 – The brutality before the cross
05:05 – The physical reality of crucifixion
05:54 – Jesus’ response vs. typical crucifixion victims
06:12 – The seven statements from the cross
07:02 – The weight of final words
07:41 – Setting the timing of “Father, forgive them”
08:23 – Jesus forgives in the midst of suffering
08:47 – Did Jesus repeat this prayer?
09:17 – Three points about Jesus’ first words
09:36 – The Father’s painful role
10:49 – Why God didn’t intervene
11:49 – The cost of forgiveness
12:10 – Mercy instead of vengeance
12:51 – Forgiveness for every offender
13:29 – Our sins were present at the cross
14:15 – What forgiveness really means
15:15 – Forgiveness always costs something
15:44 – “They don’t know what they’re doing”
15:58 – Why Jesus said it out loud