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How do we know Jesus' thirst on the cross was significant?

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Jesus' thirst on the cross signifies both His physical suffering and the spiritual anguish of bearing the sins of humanity.

The significance of Jesus' thirst is twofold. Physically, Jesus endured extreme dehydration after hours of suffering, as detailed from His night of trial and subsequent crucifixion (John 19:28). However, the deeper significance lies in the spiritual aspect of His statement. His thirst exemplifies the weight of our sins placed upon Him, causing a sense of estrangement from the Father, which He articulated in His earlier cry of despair, 'My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?' (Matthew 27:46). This thirst encapsulates the essence of substitutionary atonement, illustrating that through His suffering, believers can attain everlasting satisfaction and forgiveness through faith in Him.
Scripture References: John 19:28, Matthew 27:46

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I Thirst!
Rick Warta · Nov 5, 2017
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