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as its claims on the believer are concerned, was finished (Rom. 10:4; Col. 2:14; Eph. 2:15, 16). Every claim of the Mosaic law was settled and the law itself was done away by the death of Christ on the cross. (Col. 2:14; Rom. 7:1-4). ( 6 ) Satan’s power was finished (Heb. 2:14, R. V.; Col. 2:15, R.V.; John 12:31). The death of Christ on the cross was the death-knell of Satan’s power. It seemed the moment of Satan’s mightiest victory. It was really the moment of his utter defeat, and now we may say regarding Satan’s power, “It is finished.” (2) The Loyal Son and Friend, vs. 26, 27. 1. Was Jesus quite forsaken? vs. 25„ 26; Mark 15:40, 41. 2. Do you think this comforted Him? Matt. 26:40 . 3. How did He show His loyalty to His mother? v. 26. 4. Did Mary need this consolation? Luke 2:35. 5. Did His trust show loyalty to John? . v. 27. 6 . Was John a man of means? v. 27; Mark 1:20. 7. How is Jesus’ unfailing loyalty affirmed? John 13:1. (3) The Royal Victory, vs. 28-30. 1. Was Jesus conscious to the last? v. 28. 2. Did Jesus ever ask drink before? 4:7. 3. What does He offer the vinegar- givers? 7:37; 4:14. 4. Did the cross spell “victor/’ or “defeat?” Col. 2:13-15. 5. What did “It is finished” mean? (1) 2 Tim. 4:7; (2) John 17:4; (3) Heb. 10:14. 6 . Was it our victory? Col. 2:10. 7. What may we now say? Num. 23:21. 6 . Why, providentially, was it written in Latin, Greek and Hebrew? Psa. 72:8; Rev. 19:16./
(4) The work of atonement was finished and the curse of the broken law must be borne and Jesus had borne it. (Gal 3:13; 2 Cor. 5:21; 1 Peter 2:24). It is FIN ISHED. There is nothing left for you or me to do to atone for sin. It is all done. “It is finished.” Would that we might all believe it and not try to add anything to the finished work of Christ. But realizing that that work is complete, that perfect atonement has been made for every sin we have committed or ever may commit, know that there is absolute peace between us and God. (5) The Mosaic law, as far 2. “Went forth;” why? Heb. 13:11, 12. 3. Was the cross heavy?' Mark 15:21. 4. What gave it infinite weight? Isa. 53:4-6. 5. Could Simon, or we, have borne that load? Gen. 4:13. 6 . “Two other,”—fulfilling what Scrip ture? Isa. 53:12. 7. Had this more than literal signifi cance? Heb. 2:14. 8 . Which is the crucifixion Psalm ? Psa. 22 . 1 9. What did His cross do for us? Col. 1:19, 20. 10. How is it urged as an example? Heb. 12:2. 11. In what essential does our cross dif fer? 1 John 2:2. (li) Jesus on the Cross, vs. 19-22, 25-30. (1) 7 he Royal Title, vs. 19-22. 1. How does Mark give it? Mark 15:24 2. How do Matthew and Luke give it? Matt. 27:37; Luke 23:38. 3. Was He King of the Jews? 1:49; Matt. 2:2. 4. Will He ever reign as such? Luke 1:32, 33. 5. Why did the accusation offend the Jews? 1 Cor. 1:23. ( I ) Jesus a n d th e C ross, vs. 16-18. “Led;” fulfilling what Scripture? Isa. 53 ;7 '
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