My God, Why…? (Part 1)

Jesus’ final words from the cross—“Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit” (Luke 23:46)—reveal His unwavering trust in the Father, even in the face of death.In the second part of this study, Dan and Robert continue their conversation with Daniel Puckett and Philly Nong, who served as interns with Robert at the Henderson church of Christ during the summer of 2026. Together, they explore the practical implications of Jesus’ words and consider what His example teaches us about surrendering ourselves completely to God.How can we entrust our lives to the Father when the future is uncertain? How does confidence in God change the way we endure suffering—and even the way we face death? Join us as we conclude our study of this powerful saying from around the cross. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

As Jesus’ suffering on the cross came to an end, He cried out, “Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit” (Luke 23:46). These final words were not a cry of despair, but an expression of complete trust in the Father.In this first of a two-part study, Dan and Robert are joined by Daniel Puckett and Philly Nong, who served as interns with Robert at the Henderson church of Christ during the summer of 2026. Together, they consider the Old Testament background of Jesus’ words, what this statement reveals about His relationship with the Father, and how Jesus faced death with confidence because He knew He was in the Father’s hands.What can Jesus’ final words teach us about faith, surrender, and trusting God when we cannot see what lies ahead? Join us as we study this powerful saying from around the cross. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

When Jesus cried, “It is finished” (John 19:30), He was not simply describing a moment—He was revealing a way of life. The cross was the culmination of a mission He had embraced from the beginning.Jesus did not wait until Calvary to live with completion in mind. Throughout His earthly ministry, He demonstrated unwavering obedience, purposeful mission, and faithful follow-through. His final words from the cross were possible because of the life He had lived before the cross.In this episode, Robert and Dan explore how Jesus teaches us to finish well and how Christians today can live with the same sense of purpose and trust. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

When Jesus uttered the words, “It is finished,” He was not surrendering in defeat—He was proclaiming victory. In this episode, Robert and Dan begin a two-part study of the sixth saying from the cross, exploring what Jesus meant when He declared, Tetelestai—“paid in full,” “accomplished,” “completed.”Are you still trying to carry a burden that Jesus has already paid for at the cross? What would it look like to trust more fully in His finished work? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

What did Jesus mean when He cried, “I thirst” from the cross? In Part 2 of this study, Dan Winkler and Robert Hatfield explore how this statement reflected not only Jesus’ physical suffering, but also the deep spiritual focus and longing that characterized His entire earthly ministry.Throughout His life, Jesus demonstrated a “thirst” for the Father’s will, for righteousness, and for the salvation of souls. From His conversations with the Samaritan woman to His determination to accomplish redemption at Calvary, Jesus consistently modeled wholehearted devotion to God’s purpose. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

As Jesus hangs upon the cross, one brief statement reveals both the depth of His suffering and the power of His purpose: “I thirst” (John 19:28).In this first part of our two-episode study, Robert and Dan examine this fifth saying of Jesus from the cross by focusing on the immediate context of John 19 and the profound layers behind these words. More than a physical expression of agony, this statement opens a window into Jesus’ humanity, His fulfillment of prophecy, and His unwavering commitment to the Father’s will.In This Episode:The setting and significance of John 19:28–29Jesus’ physical suffering and the reality of the crossThe humanity of Christ: fully divine, fully humanOld Testament prophecy fulfilled (Psalm 22; Psalm 69)Why John emphasizes that Jesus spoke “that the Scripture might be fulfilled”How even in suffering, Jesus remained focused on God’s eternal plan ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

What if Jesus’ cry from the cross was not just a question—but an invitation?In this episode, we take a deeper look at Psalm 22, the very passage Jesus quotes when He cries,“My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” (Matthew 27:46).By stepping into the words of David, we begin to see not only the depth of human anguish—but also the unshakable thread of trust that runs through both David’s life and Jesus’ suffering.When Jesus cries out, He is not losing faith—He is revealing His heart:He is bearing the weight of sin (2 Corinthians 5:21)He is entering fully into human sufferingHe is trusting the Father even in silenceAnd just like Psalm 22, the story does not end in despair. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

What do you do when God feels distant?In this episode, we begin our study of one of the most haunting and powerful statements ever spoken from the cross:“My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” (Matthew 27:46)These words stop us in our tracks. They are raw. Honest. Emotional. And deeply meaningful.But what did Jesus mean?Was He truly abandoned?Was this a cry of despair?Or is there something deeper happening beneath the surface? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode of Today With Jesus, we continue our study of Jesus’ words from the cross: “Woman, behold your son… Behold your mother” (John 19:26–27).In Part 1, we explored the moment itself—the raw emotion, the setting at the cross, and the relationship between Jesus, Mary, and John. In Part 2, we turn our attention to what this statement reveals about Jesus’ heart and how it reshapes our understanding of family, care, and discipleship today. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode of Today With Jesus, we begin a two-part study of one of the most tender and personal statements Jesus made from the cross:“Woman, behold your son… Behold your mother.” (John 19:26–27)Even in the midst of unimaginable suffering, Jesus pauses to care for His mother. What does this moment reveal about His heart—and what does it teach us about following Him today? ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★