It Is Finished

(Jesus from the Cross) “It is finished.” – John 19:30

Jesus said, “It is finished,” to show that His death on the cross

is the culmination of _____________________________

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JESUS SAID, “IT IS FINISHED” ON THE CROSS BECAUSE…

• JESUS’ DEATH FULFILLS _______________________________________.

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(Jesus) “‘‘When I was with you before, I told you that everything written about me in the law of Moses and the prophets and in the Psalms must be fulfilled.’

Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. And he said, ‘Yes, it was written long ago that the Messiah would suffer and die and rise from the dead on the third day. It was also written that this message would be proclaimed in the authority of his name to all the nations, beginning in Jerusalem:

There is forgiveness of sins for all who repent.’”  Luke 24:44-47

• JESUS’ DEATH PAYS ________________________________________.

“He himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins – and not only our sins but

the sins of all the world.” – 1 John 2:2

“For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.” – Colossians 1:13-14

• JESUS’ DEATH BREAKS ________________________________________.

“He will strike your head, and you will strike his heel.” – Genesis 3:15

“God took away Satan’s power to accuse you of sin, and God openly displayed to the whole world Christ’s triumph at the cross where your sins were all taken away.”  Colossians 2:15 (LB)

• JESUS’ DEATH DEFEATS _____________________________________.

Memory Verse:

“For the sin of this one man, Adam, caused death to rule over many.

But even greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of righteousness,

for all who receive it will live in triumph over sin and death

through this one man, Jesus Christ.” – Romans 5:17

“Looking to Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” – Hebrews 12:2 (NKJV)

nextSteps

• Memorize Romans 5:17.
• Sign up for our FLC Family Breakfast. (April 6^th @ 10 AM – Rosie’s)
• Become a Follower of Jesus for the first time.
• Sign up for the New Members Class on Saturday, March 23^rd.
• Meditate this week on how Jesus’s death on the cross fully saves me from my sins.
• Pray for and invite 3 people to join you for Easter at Family Life in 2 weeks on Sunday, March 31^st.
• Make plans to attend our church prayer meeting for Easter, March 27^th at 11 AM.