Paul Karsten - March 22, 2026
Father Forgive Them
Three groups of people mock Jesus while he is hanging on the cross: the religious leaders, the Roman soldiers, and a criminal. Jesus responds by fulfilling his own teachings: turning the other cheek, loving his enemies, and praying for those who persecute him. The cross reveals God’s self-giving love: forgiveness for the oppressors, forgiveness for the mockers, and forgiveness for the trespassers.
Scripture References: Luke 23:33-43, Matthew 5:44, Matthew 5:39, Psalms 22:24, Psalms 22:18, Psalms 22:15, Psalms 22:7-8
From Series: "Father Forgive Them"
Jesus embodied his core message of forgiveness while dying on the cross.. Live within the power that flows from God’s self-giving love. The cross reveals God’s sacrificial love: forgiveness for the oppressors, forgiveness for the mockers, and forgiveness for the trespassers.
