João 19

João 19:30

McGee says that there are 28 prophecies alone that were fulfilled while Jesus was hanging on the Cross. Hyssop (note) was used at the first Passover and after dipping in the blood of the slain lamb was applied to the lintel and the two doorposts (Ex 12:22). Therefore - A term of conclusion which in this context announces the most profound conclusion ever uttered "It is Finished!" John records Jesus' declaration of His goal early in His ministry … Jesus said to them, "My food is to do the will of Him who sent Me, and to accomplish (teleioo) His work. (Jn 4:34) (Compare Jn 5:36 "But the testimony which I have is greater than the testimony of John; for the works which the Father has given Me to accomplish [teleioo]—the very works that I do—testify about Me, that the Father has sent Me. [See also Jn 10:25, 37, 38, 14:10, 11, Acts 2:22]) In His high priestly prayer just prior to Calvary Jesus declared… I glorified Thee on the earth, having accomplished (teleioo = brought to an end, to the goal) the work which Thou hast given Me to do. (Jn 17:4) Jesus' declaration "It is finished" is the postscript which sums up the progression from John 4:34 to John 17:4. Andrew