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Read John 19:17–37
Now there stood by the cross of Jesus His mother, and His mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. John 19:25 NKJV
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Years ago, Mary had stood with Joseph before the Priest to dedicate her newborn Son. The old man Simeon had prophesied, "This child is destined…to be a sign that will be spoken against, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too." (Luke 2:34b, 35 NIV)
Now she was experiencing the ultimate piercing of her soul, as Jesus hung from the cross in agonizing pain. When Jesus saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, "Woman, behold your son!" Then He said to the disciple, "Behold your mother!" And from that hour that disciple took her to his own home. (19:26-27)
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Jesus knew the emotional pain that this moment brought to His mother. God had chosen her of all women to give birth to the Messiah. But His plans for her were not over; after the resurrection and ascension, her other sons became devout believers and carried on the ministry with her support. In Acts we read, …these all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication, with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with His brothers. (Acts 1:14 NKJV)
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One of the soldiers pierced Jesus' side with a spear, bringing a sudden flow of blood and water… These things happened so that the scripture would be fulfilled… "They will look on the one they have pierced." John 19:34, 36a ,37b NIV (quoting Zechariah 12:10)
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