UPLIFTED (vs. 17-27)

SAVIOR (vs. 28-30)

tetelestai – to bring to a close; to perform the last act which completes a process; to accomplish.

I.     Fulfilled God’s Purpose

What was finished?

1.     God’s plan concerning Jesus’ death was now finished.

2.     The ceremonial law of sacrifice was finished.

3.     The prophecies of the Old Testament were now fulfilled.

4.     His suffering was finished.

5.     The work of man’s redemption and salvation was now completed.

II.     Paid for our Sins in Full

C. S. Lewis, " It costs God nothing, so far as we know, to create nice things: but to convert rebellious wills cost him crucifixion."