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What is it? You could call it a phrase. In Greek it’s just one word. What do you think?
The Bible is a collection of sixty-six books written over a period of thousands of years. It is divided into two Testaments.
The Old Testament was written before the birth of Jesus Christ, the Messiah. From the beginning of Genesis when Adam and Eve sinned to the book of Malachi we read about a Savior who will be born of the house and lineage of David. Almost every Old Testament book shows the relationship to the Savior, who begat who and who begat who all the way from Adam to Joseph and Mary. The New Testament was written after His birth. The Old tells us about God and points to Jesus. The New also teaches us about Jesus and His life on earth.
Many folks would say it’s “For God so loved the world…..” Others might say “Love the Lord with all your heart….” Still others might say “Love your neighbor…..” or “Do unto others……” These are all familiar verses in the Bible that we all know. There are thousands of verses in the Bible that you could say are most important. We all have our favorites.
Jesus is quoted many times throughout the New Testament. He taught many lessons and worked many miracles. He proved He was the Messiah. To me the most important sentence is “It is finished”, Tetelestai in Greek. With this phrase Jesus completed His mission on earth. Everything He did pointed to the His death on the cross.
The folks who shouted “Hosanna” on His coming to town shouted “Crucify Him” a few days later. He told His disciples what would happen several times and yet in the end they did not understand or believe. They were huddled in the upper room when He appeared in their midst. In the Garden praying, He even asked His Father to “Let this cup pass by but not My will but Yours be done”. On the cross He could have called down a legion of angels to help Him but he didn’t. He was not killed by the Roman soldiers, the Jews or even the townspeople. He willingly gave up His life for all of us.
He lived a perfect life and died a perfect death. He was the pure, flawless and perfect Lamb. When He spoke from the cross and shouted “Tetelestai”, “It is finished, Father into Your hands I commit My Spirit” He paid the price in full for our sins.
As we celebrate this Easter, this Resurrection morning take a few minutes to reflect on your sins and His forgiveness. Confess your sins to Him, admit that you’ve failed and accept His complete pardon for your life. All your sins, past, present and future will be forgiven. The debt for your life will be stamped “Paid in full”, “It is finished”, “Tetelestai”!!!
Have a joyous and Happy Easter.