Lenten Series: The Seven Words of Christ From the Cross1) Luke 23:34, "Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do."
In the course of today's message we ask and answer the following questions:
Why doesn't Jesus simply forgive these persons Himself ?
For whom is Jesus praying for forgiveness ?
Are these persons really ignorant of the injustice of what they are doing ?
Was Jesus' prayer answered ? Did the Father forgive the offenders?
What is forgiveness ?