Church of the City New York Words from the Cross: Trust - Jon Tyson
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Apr 17, 2019 
Exploring Jesus' final words from the cross, pastor Jon Tyson discusses the contrast between surrender and control in our lives. Delving into the concepts of trust and surrender, the podcast reflects on the contemporary struggle with fear and the necessity of surrendering to divine will. By drawing parallels between Jesus' surrender and our own experiences, the podcast highlights the transformative power of trusting in God
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Rembrandt Painted Himself Into The Cross
- Jon Tyson describes Rembrandt painting himself at the foot of the cross to show the cross is personal.
- The artist's move models leaning into the story and seeing oneself in Christ's death.
Final Word Is Radical Trust
- Jesus' final word from the cross is a declaration of trust: "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit."
- That surrender contrasts Adam's first-act distrust and models ultimate trust in the Father.
Cultural Collapse Of Trust
- Modern society suffers a collapse of trust across institutions, producing self-reliance and an idol of control.
- Jon Tyson links this cultural distrust to fear, polarization, and personal attempts to control outcomes and people.