Preached: April 7, 2023
Good Friday. John 19:30 and Selected Scriptures
A variety of reflections on these words.
- Those who passed by that day. (Matthew 27:39-40)
- The religious leaders. (Matthew 27:41-43)
- The two thieves crucified with Jesus. (Matthew 27:44; Luke 23:39-43)
- The dispersed followers of Jesus. (Luke 24:13-21)
Jesus' view of this time, these words.
- The word He used. (John 19:30, 28; 4:34; 5:36; 17:4, 23)
- Looking back to understand His view. (Revelation 13:9; Ephesians 1:4)
- The meaning begins to build with God's promise after Adam and Eve's sin. (Genesis 3:15)
- His view included the path of Philippians chapter 2. (Philippians 2:6-8)
- His view was of the end of His suffering for us. (Mark 10:35-39)
- His view was of His death finishing the provision of the fountain of grace for salvation through Him. (Titus 3:5; Ephesians 1:4)
- His view was that His death was the final, complete sacrifice. (Hebrews 10:12, 14)
(c) 2023 Lyle L. Wahl