Christ's Prayer of Forgiveness

I. HIS PRAYER TO THE FATHER

A. Christ’s first word uttered from the cross is “Father”
B. It was with a spirit of prayer that He suffered on the cross

II. HIS PETITION FOR FORGIVENESS

A. On the cross, Christ was performing His ministry as High Priest
B. This is God’s love towards rebellious sinners
C. Who is Christ praying for in this prayer?
D. The ignorance of sinners

III. THE POWERFUL FULFILMENT

A. Christ’s prayer was answered even as He hung on the cross
B. Christ’s prayer was answered when thousands of Jews repented and believed
C. This prayer is still answered today when a sinner repents and believes in Christ