Jesus shouted, “Father, I put myself in your hands!” Then he died.
You are faithful, and I trust you because you rescued me.
So our bodies return to the earth, and the life-giving breath returns to God.
After Jesus drank the wine, he said, “Everything is done!” He bowed his head and died.
As Stephen was being stoned to death, he called out, “Lord Jesus, please welcome me!”
God had the power to save Jesus from death. And while Jesus was on earth, he begged God with loud crying and tears to save him. He truly worshipped God, and God listened to his prayers.
Although he was abused, he never tried to get even. And when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he had faith in God, who judges fairly.