Sunrise: We looked at 1 Corinthians 15:1-9 to remind us of the importance of the resurrection of Christ. Easter should be a time of jubilant celebration and solemn reflection for all that Christ has done on our behalf.
Morning: We concluded our seven sayings of the cross series by looking at John 19:30 where Jesus states, "It is finished." The statement leaves us asking the question, what is finished. In one respect Jesus is expressing that the prophecies concerning his death and resurrection were complete. His suffering and humiliation were over. In another respect, he was pronouncing that his mission was over.
Jesus' mission was to seek and save the lost. It was to give his life a ransom for many. His mission was completed on the cross. Thus, through faith in his death and resurrection, we can enter into the Father's presence fully accepted and loved by God. His death has "finished" our sin. He has paid the price for our redemption and has purchased life for us. He has "finished" our alienation from God and brought us to the Father. He has finished our "guilt" and "shame" and made us new creatures with new natures and new futures.
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