Luk 23:46 | MHM | STEP | v. 46 : Jesus cried out loudly, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit” (Luke 23:46 ). He used words from King David in the Psalms (Psalm 31:5 ). By doing this, Jesus showed that he trusted God completely, even in death. He called God “Father,” showing that his suffering was over and that he was at peace. Jesus offered himself willingly as a sacrifice for our sins (Isaiah 53:10; Matthew 20:28 ; Hebrews 9:14 ). He trusted God to raise him from the dead and bring his soul and body back together. Jesus’ example teaches us to trust God with our souls, both in life and in death.

‏ Luke 23:46

v. 46: Jesus cried out loudly, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit” (Luke 23:46 ^a). He used words from King David in the Psalms (Psalm 31:5 ^b). By doing this, Jesus showed that he trusted God completely, even in death. He called God “Father,” showing that his suffering was over and that he was at peace. Jesus offered himself willingly as a sacrifice for our sins (Isaiah 53:10; Matthew 20:28 ^c; Hebrews 9:14 ^d). He trusted God to raise him from the dead and bring his soul and body back together. Jesus’ example teaches us to trust God with our souls, both in life and in death.