In the Father's Hands

I. THE EXPRESSION OF A SON

A. His first and last sayings begin with “Father”
B. Christ came to declare the Father
C. This is a term of relationship and communion
D. Through faith in Christ, we too can call God our Father

II. THE ENTRUSTING OF HIS SPIRIT

A. In His death, the Lord Jesus turned His thoughts to the words of Scripture
B. David’s words are used by his greater Son
C. From the hands of men to the hands of the Father
D. Jesus’ death was like no other death

III. THE EXAMPLE TO THE SAINTS

A. The Lord Jesus in these words teaches His people how to die
B. Both our life and our death ought to bring glory to God
C. Death can be faced with confidence because of what Christ has done