What Christ Really Meant by “It Is Finished”

Do you know what Jesus’ last words were before he died on the cross? More importantly, do you know what his last words meant? This Holy Week, Dr. Edward Sri reflects on the final moments and words of Christ. He explains their deeper meaning so that each of us can better understand Jesus’ passion and death on the cross.

Snippet from the Show
Jesus poured out everything. He held nothing back. He gave it all.

John 19:28-30

After this, aware that everything was now finished, in order that the scripture might be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I thirst.” There was a vessel filled with common wine. So they put a sponge soaked in wine on a sprig of hyssop and put it up to his mouth. When Jesus had taken the wine, he said, “It is finished.” And bowing his head, he handed over the spirit.

John 4:34

Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of the one who sent me and to finish his work.

John 17:4

I glorified you on earth by accomplishing the work that you gave me to do.

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