Sunday Sermon – March 19, 2023- John 19:1-30 – “Finished!”
March 19, 2023
Finished!
John 19:1-30
Sunday, March 19, 2023
Dr. Kelly B. Burton
A surface reading of John 19 may lead some to conclude that Jesus was subject to the impulses of Pilate and the Jewish religious leaders. But the benefit of studying John together guards against such notions. Everything on Calvary went as planned by the Director and Producer God the Father. In this sermon I want to make four valuable observations.
Sermon in a Sentence: Because Jesus stayed the course and died in your place there is now full pardon offered for all your sins. Surrender your sins.
1. The Crucifixion Did Not Catch God Off-Guard 19:11
God uses even His enemies to carry out His plan.
2. The Crucifixion Demonstrates the Horrific Depth of our Sin 19:17-18
This is a perfect picture of the Gospel!
3. At the Foot of His Cross Jesus Fulfills His Family Ministry 19:24c-28
Take note of the community of saints at the cross.
4. On the Cross the Giver of Life Became Subject to Death 19:28-30
τετέλεσται, in this one word there is an ocean of meaning: “Finished!”