Last words of the cross (6)

CRY OF VICTORY

John 19:30

Jesus knew everything had been accomplished. After taking they vinegar to his mouth, he cried the sigh of victory— “It is finished.” His mission was complete (cf. John 4:34; 17:4). His mission can be characterized in three ways:

1. It was a great mission. The creator became our savior! The Hebrew equivalent of this expression, and which concludes Psalm 22 is the same as we have in Genesis 2:3. its nature and issues than the work of Creation. It made known the manifold wisdom of God’s Grace in a way which no creative acts could do.
2. It was a trying mission. But now that the last drop has passed His lips; now that the justice of God is satisfied, He gives vent to the relief felt in these words.
3. It was a definite mission. He came to give Himself to the justice of God for the sin of the world. He came as the lamb to take away sin (John 1:29; 1 John 3:5). His aim also was to reveal God (John 1:18). He came to fulfill the promises and fulfil them (Rom. 15:8-9). To live in perfect obedience to God (Hebrews 10:7). That was His ai

The word “finish” is used five times, normally translated “a accomplished.” Notice the importance of the word in regard to Jesus:

John 4:34 He came to finish the work.

John 5:36 He had been given work to do.

John 17:4 He finished the work.

John 19:30 He finished in victory.

Every believer has a mission or work to finished. In doing so we are to be found faithful like Paul (2 Tim. 4:7).