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As He hung on the cross, nails driven thru His hands and feet, they continued to mock Him. Even one of the criminals being crucified beside him chose to use his remaining energy mocking Him. Another criminal, on His other side, asked Him to remember him in His kingdom. He responded, today you shall be with Me in paradise.
It was now the sixth hour (midday) and darkness fell upon the entire earth until the ninth hour (about 3:00 in the afternoon). At the ninth hour He cried with a loud voice, My God, My God, why have you forsaken me? He uttered a loud cry and breathed out His life. |