Episode It is Finished
Of the seven sayings of Christ on the cross, this triumphant declaration drew His act of self-sacrifice to a close. How would the people at the foot of the cross have understood these words? And, what was Jesus claiming in this statement of completion? This passion week, an understanding of Jesus’ last words from the cross can deeply enrich our appreciation of the love He expressed for us there.
Chapter 1
In the first-century Roman world to be crucified meant your life did not “finish well.” It was humiliating and tragic to be executed on a cross. Be part of the Discover the Word group as Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder begin a study for Easter called, “It Is Finished.” Discover how Jesus’s crucifixion was a horrible picture that turned into a magnificent masterpiece that gives us hope that we can finish well!
Chapter 2
This week, we’re remembering how Jesus came to earth and died on the cross for our sins. But today on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder discuss how part of Jesus’s mission was also to touch the lives of people in front of Him, day by day, moment by moment. And that’s our mission too, it’s all part of fulfilling the work He’s called us to do.
Chapter 3
Everyone experiences dashed expectations at times. We expect things to finish one way, but they turn out completely different. In this conversation on Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder discuss how the Jewish people had trouble accepting Jesus as the Messiah because they expected Him to come as a conquering King, liberating them from the oppression of Rome. Instead, He came as a suffering servant.
Chapter 4
Jesus’s death on the cross appeared to be a failed rescue mission. Yet, His final words, “It is finished,” meant the perfect sacrifice had been completed, once and for all. In this Discover the Word conversation, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder explore the ancient Jewish context of sacrifice. It will give you a deeper understanding of what Jesus meant when he said “It is Finished.”
Chapter 5
Why we do something is as important as how we do something. That’s because motive matters. In this episode of Discover the Word, Mart DeHaan, Elisa Morgan, and Bill Crowder talk about Jesus’s motive for laying down His life on the cross. Hebrews 12 tells us that it was “for the joy that was set before Him.” But what was that joy? It’s all wrapped up in the words “It is Finished.” Listen to the Good Friday conversation of Discover the Word.