Introduction

Good morning, dear church family. It is a blessed day, a day that the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice, to learn, and to grow in our faith together. Our hearts are open, our spirits are willing, and we are ready to receive the Word of God.

We gather here today to discuss a topic of profound importance and deep significance. We will be focusing our hearts and minds on John 19:30, a passage that speaks of Christ's last words on the cross: "When he had received the drink, Jesus said, 'It is finished.' With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit." These words, uttered by our Savior as He hung on the cross, are a testament to His divine purpose, His ultimate sacrifice, and the freedom we find in Him.

Overview. Today, we will be looking at three main points: Fulfillment through the Father's Will, Finality Found in the Cross, and Freedom Granted through His Sacrifice. These are not just theological ideas or abstract notions, but vital truths that can and should shape our lives, our faith, and our relationship with God.

Fulfillment through the Father's Will

In the book of John, we find Jesus on the cross, uttering the words, "It is finished." These words are not a cry of defeat, but a declaration of victory. They are not a whimper of despair, but a proclamation of triumph. They are the words of a Savior who has accomplished what He set out to do, who has fulfilled the will of His Father.

The will of the Father was for Jesus to be the perfect sacrifice, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. It involved pain, suffering, and death. But Jesus was willing to go through it all because He knew that it was the Father's will. He knew that it was the only way to bring salvation to a lost and dying world.

The fulfillment of the Father's will was also about the spiritual act of bearing the sins of the world. Jesus, who was sinless, took upon Himself the sins of the world. He bore our guilt, our shame, our punishment. He became sin for us, so that we might become the righteousness of God.

The fulfillment of the Father's will was also about the demonstration of God's love. The cross is the ultimate demonstration of God's love for us. It is the place where God's love and justice meet. It is the place where God's love is displayed in its fullest measure.

The fulfillment of the Father's will was also about the establishment of a new covenant. The old covenant was based on the law, which no one could perfectly keep. The new covenant is based on grace, which is freely given through Jesus Christ. The old covenant brought condemnation, the new covenant brings salvation. The old covenant was temporary, the new covenant is eternal.

The fulfillment of the Father's will was not just about what Jesus did, but also about what He accomplished. He accomplished our salvation. He accomplished our redemption. He accomplished our reconciliation to God. He accomplished our justification, our sanctification, and our glorification.

Finality Found in the Cross

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