Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for May 14, 2023

It Is Finished!

John 19:17-30

1. Background

• following Pilate’s interrogation and pronouncement of innocence
• Jesus: delivered over to the will of those who sought His death

2. Crucifixion of Jesus 17-22

• bearing His own cross to Golgotha and being crucified between two others (Isa. 53:12)
• Pilate’s prophetic inscription and the objection of the chief priests

3. Division of the Clothing of Jesus 23-24

• soldiers divide His garments
• casting lots for the tunic and fulfillment of Scripture (Psa. 22:18)

4. Provision of Jesus for His Mother 25-27

• contrast: four soldiers and four women
• the disciple whom Jesus loved
• entrusted to John

5. Completion of His Mission 28-30

• sovereign awareness of Jesus and significance of His statement of thirst (Psa. 69:21)
• sponge of wine on a hyssop branch (Ex. 12:22, Psa. 51:7)
• mission accomplished and emphasis on the voluntary nature of His death

6. So What?

• Because of His completed work at the cross, rely on Jesus as the completely sufficient One.
• three words for reflection: Sacrifice, Substitute, Savior (Begg)
• “Nothing in my hand I bring, simply to Thy cross I cling; naked come to Thee for dress; helpless, look to Thee for grace; foul, I to the fountain fly; wash me, Savior, or I die.” (Toplady, “Rock of Ages”)
• “Jesus paid it all, all to Him I owe…” (Hall, “Jesus Paid It All”)