One scholar noted that when a servant was sent on a mission and then later returned to his master, the servant would say, “Tetelestai” - meaning, “I have done exactly what you requested” or, “The mission is now accomplished.” This is the very message Jesus spoke when He said, “It is finished!” Had finished the work the Father had sent Him to do. There were many nuances to this word, but four have great significance concerning this defining moment of Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross.įirst, this was Jesus’ exclamation that He Those words “it is finished” is a translation of the Greek word tetelestai, a word that means to end, to bring to completion, to bring to a conclusion, to complete, to accomplish, to fulfill, or to finish. I believe you’ll find something fresh here that will fill your heart with deep gratitude! This verse tells us that as Jesus was dying on the Cross, He lifted up His voice and said, “It is finished!” The verse continues, “…And he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost.” I want to open that phrase “It is finished” to you. This month, I want to share from John 19:30. Today - right up front, at the beginning of my letter - I just wanted to express our thankfulness to you. A day never passes that Denise and I don’t stop to seriously ponder what you do and to thank God for it. But you have chosen to use it sacrificially for the Gospel and as a seed in our ministry to help us take the Word of God to people who are crying out for it.
We are very aware that you could use your money elsewhere. What you are doing in connection with us is having a tremendous impact in lives all over the world.
But today I want to share fresh insight about that day when Jesus was breathing His last breaths on the Cross! I believe it will thrill your heart!īut first, Denise and I wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to you for being a partner and friend with our ministry. Easter is upon us - and people all over the world are getting ready to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection.
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