Sixth Word: ‘It is finished’
“When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.
John 19:30
Personal Meditation:
When Jesus say “It is finished” what comes to your mind? What does it mean to you?
Questions for Group Discussion:
1. What did Jesus come to accomplish?
2. What was finished? What was this mission that was now accomplished?
3. What do we learn from the sixth word about purpose? About focus? About obedience?
4. How is the willingness to suffer vital to finishing one’s mission?
Prayer:
Father, I’ve wasted much of the momentum of my life because I have tried to go in so many directions. Please help me so that I will focus on your purposes and your direction for me, that I might finish this life well. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.