John 19:30 – When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. While the cross may seem like a defeat, it was, in fact, the greatest victory of all - a victory that gives us life eternally.

Luke 23:46 – Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last. He who is not prepared to die is not prepared to live.

John 19:28 – Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” Jesus drank the cup of sin for all people.

Matthew 27:46 – About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”). Jesus was forsaken by God so people never have to be.

John 19:26-27 – When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to her, “Woman, here is your son,” and to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” From that time on, this disciple took her into his home. Even during his greatest suffering, Jesus was caring for those whom he loved.

Luke 23:43 – Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” The salvation of the thief on the cross next to Jesus is not an excuse to wait, but an encouragement to act.

Luke 23:34 – Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Jesus offers forgiveness in the midst of his greatest suffering

Sometimes life feels like one long battle. It can be exhausting and overwhelming, and we sometimes wonder where God is in the midst of it all. We wonder whether we can really trust God. So how do we move from wondering if we can trust God, to knowing that we can? This week we'll learn how to trust God's purpose and plan for our lives and for our church.