DAILY TEXT, Today  Sunday, September 24, 2023,  He said to the disciple: “There you have your mother!” (John 19:27).

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Sunday September 24

He said to the disciple: “There you have your mother!” (John 19:27).

Jesus wanted his mother, who was possibly a widow, to be well cared for. Because he loved her and cared about her well-being, she entrusted John to take care of her, knowing that he would help her continue serving Jehovah. From that moment on, María saw Juan as if he were her son and he took care of her as if he were her mother. Jesus showed great love to the woman who had so lovingly cared for him since the day she was born and who was now with him on the day of her death. What do we learn from the words of Jesus? We may be closer to the brothers in the congregation than to our immediate family. Some relatives may turn against us or even abandon us. But, as Jesus promised, if we stay close to Jehovah and his organization, we will receive “100 times more” than we lose. Many will become like sons, daughters, mothers, or fathers to us (Mark 10:29, 30). How do we feel to be part of a spiritual family that is united because we all have faith and love Jehovah and our brothers? (Col. 3:14; 1 Pet. 2:17). w21.04 9-11 paras. 7, 8.

“MY GOD, WHY HAVE YOU ABANDONED ME?”

What do the words of Jesus recorded in Matthew 27:46 teach us?

What Jesus said. Shortly before dying, Jesus cried out: “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” (Matt. 27:46). The Bible does not explain why Jesus said those words. But let's think about what they teach us. On the one hand, by saying them, Jesus was fulfilling the prophecy found in Psalm 22:1.b. On the other hand, his words make it clear that Jehovah did not put “a protective hedge” around his Son (Job 1 :10). Jesus understood that his Father had left him completely in the hands of his enemies so that he could prove his faith unto death, as no other human being has ever been tested. Furthermore, with those words he confirmed that he had not committed any crime that deserved death.

What lessons do we learn from what Jesus told his Father?

What we learn. One lesson is that we should not expect Jehovah to protect us from trials. Like Jesus, we must be prepared to be faithful unto death if necessary (Matt. 16:24, 25). But we know that God will not allow us to be tested beyond what we can bear (1 Cor. 10:13). Another lesson we learn is that, like Jesus, we may suffer injustice (1 Pet. 2:19, 20). People are not against us because we have done something wrong, but because we are not part of the world and bear witness to the truth. (John 17:14; 1 Pet. 4:15, 16) Jesus understood why Jehovah was allowing him to suffer. In contrast, some faithful servants, through trials, have wondered why Jehovah allowed what was happening.​—Hab. 1:3. As he is merciful and patient,

Why did Jesus say the words we read in John 19:28?

What Jesus said (read John 19:28). Why did Jesus say he was thirsty? So that the prophecy we find in Psalm 22:15 would be fulfilled, which says: “My strength has dried up like a clay pot; "My tongue sticks to my gums." Furthermore, taking into account the terrible pain he felt when hanging on the tree, and after everything he had suffered, it is logical that he was very thirsty. He needed help calming her down.

What do we learn from Jesus saying he was thirsty?

What we learn. Jesus didn't think that expressing how he felt was a sign of weakness, and neither should we. We may not generally feel comfortable telling others about what we need. But, if at any time we need help, let's not hesitate to ask for it. For example, if we are older or sick, we may have to ask a friend to take us shopping or to a doctor's appointment. If we feel discouraged, we may need to ask an elder or another mature brother to listen to us or to speak “a good word” to encourage us (Prov. 12:25). Let us remember that our brothers love us and want to help us “in times of trouble” (Prov. 17:17). But they can't read our minds, so they won't know we need help unless we tell them.

What did Jesus achieve by staying loyal until death?

What Jesus said. At about three o'clock in the afternoon on the 14th of Nisan, Jesus said, “It is fulfilled!” (John 19:30). Just moments before he died, Jesus knew that he had done everything Jehovah wanted him to do. What did he achieve by staying loyal until death? First, he made it clear that Satan is a liar, for he demonstrated that a perfect human being could be totally faithful despite Satan's efforts. Second, he gave his life as a ransom. Thanks to his sacrifice, imperfect human beings can have a good relationship with God and hope to live forever. And, third, Jesus defended the sovereignty of Jehovah and the good name of his Father.

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