"I Thirst"
"I Thirst"
Message by Pastor Emeritus Steve Wagner
Message by Pastor Emeritus Steve Wagner
With this simple word, Jesus names physical need. He is thirsty. This reminds us that Jesus truly suffers in body and soul. He is not distant from human weakness or pain. At the same time, John tells us that this moment fulfills Scripture. This sermon invites us to hold both truths together. Jesus’ suffering is real, and it is purposeful. Nothing about His pain is wasted. He knows our needs because He has shared them.
With this simple word, Jesus names physical need. He is thirsty. This reminds us that Jesus truly suffers in body and soul. He is not distant from human weakness or pain. At the same time, John tells us that this moment fulfills Scripture. This sermon invites us to hold both truths together. Jesus’ suffering is real, and it is purposeful. Nothing about His pain is wasted. He knows our needs because He has shared them.
Scripture: John 19:28–29
Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips.
Scripture: John 19:28–29
Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips.
