It is Finished
Introduction
Text – v30
“Is is finished” – a triumphant cry
We have not come to mourn this morning
Death is not the end for the believer – we have a glorious hope
Personal example – of not finishing
Ps 22:31
Overview:
Jesus finished His work – as a Servant of God
Jesus finished His work – we couldn’t do ourselves
Jesus finished His work – that was a foreshadow
We should never tire of hearing of this work
Example of Colliers
Jesus finished His work
Jesus finished His work – as a Servant of God
Isa 52:13
The hallmark of the true Servant of God is obedience
Isa 53:5 – it was His work to suffer
Phil 2:7-8 – it was His work to die, to empty Himself, to become a servant
Quote from Shakelin Thomas
John 17:4 – A fully completed work
John 4:34 – Jesus’ task was to finish the work His Father had given Him to do
Is the will of God food and drink to us?
What will be your plea on that day?
Jesus finished His work – we couldn’t do ourselves
Quote from John Tucker
The work has been done and we must just receive this gift given by God
We cannot do anything to save ourselves
Jesus obeyed the perfect law of God
E.g. the Ten Commandments
We like to ‘rate’ ourselves against others
James 2:10 – Example
Eph 2:7-8 – not of works but the gift of God
This is a substitutionary death
Example of George Bernard Shaw
Sin has totally bankrupted us – morally and spiritually
1 Pet 2:24, 3:18
Jesus finished His work – that was a foreshadow
No need for continued sacrifice
Jesus completed the work of the Old Testament
Explanation of the Passover Lamb
Lev 16:9-10, 21-22
Singing choruses
The Doctrine of Propitiation – mercy meeting wrath
Jesus’ death fulfilled all of the Old Testament scripture and prophecy
Isa 53
The Old Testament sacrifices are no longer necessary
Heb 9:27-28
Heb 1:3 – there was no seat in the Temple as the work was continual, yet Christ has sat down for He finished the work
Closing Remarks