Into your hands; It is finished

Introduction

This study will be focusing on the final phrases spoken by Jesus as recorded in Scripture

Historically referred to as the Seven Last Words, these were uttered as he hanged upon a cross as an innocent man, yet paying for the sins of humanity

These phrases reflect both the humanity and deity of Christ, and unveil the plan of God in a succinct manner

These phrases are deliberate and reveal both the divinity and humanity of Christ

hypostatic union — 2 distinct natures (divine, human) in one person: Jesus Christ.

he is truly God and truly man

They teach us of God

And they teach us about ourselves

Into your hands I commit my spirit

Luke 23:46 “46 Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” And having said this he breathed his last.”

quote from Psalm 31:5 “5 Into your hand I commit my spirit; you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God.”

used by Jews as an evening recitation, with some sources indicating it was done during the time of the evening sacrifice

Jesus identified himself as the sacrifice for sins

Jesus was fully human, and his mortal life was about to end

Jesus’ life was not taken from him; He gave it willingly

John 15:13 “13 Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.”

Jesus demonstrated his love to you by giving his life for you

It is finished

John 19:30 “30 When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.”

Jesus was fully conscious of what he was doing and that he had completed the purpose for which he was sent

“It is finished” — tetelestai — to bring an activity to a successful finish—‘to complete, to finish, to end, to accomplish. (Greek-English Lexicon of the NT 68.22)

tetelestai appears in both vs 28 and v 30

ancient receipts on papyrus with this word written across them that a debt has been pain in full. (The Bible Knowledge Commentary, p. 324)

τελέω — to bring an activity to a successful finish: to complete, finish, end, accomplish (Louw Nida, 68.22)

The Theological Dictionary of the New Testament C. The New Testament.

The word from the cross in

“It is finished” is not a cry of defeat, but a shout of triumph.

nothing else remained to provide for the forgiveness of sins

all that remained was resurrection

Jesus the human died: Jesus as God never died, for he is life and the life giver

While priests offered lambs in the temple, the true High Priest offered Himself on the cross.

Conclusion

The cross was not defeat; it was the doorway to victory.