John 19:28-30
Jesus came with a mission of universal scope, yet also showed personal concern for the one who had brought him into this world. With his mother cared for, events accelerated.
His thirst was real and severe. There is one more indication here that all of this was in accordance with a divine plan, since Scripture had anticipated even the thirst (Psalm 22:15).
There was sour wine (“vinegar”) at hand. A sponge was soaked with it and held up to Jesus’ mouth. The presence of hyssop in the incident further points to the broader scope of what is happening here, since hyssop was associated with sacrifice (Exodus 12:22).
“It is finished” refers to more than the present agony, more than Jesus’ life, to the purpose for which Jesus’ came, accomplishing death for the sins of the world.
Prayer:
Lord, if we would all stop long enough to ponder what you accomplished, how different things would be. But then, I stop and ponder and still act at times like it never happened. So I thank you further that you do not give up on me, on us. Keep your cross before me, to remind me of the extent of your love. Amen.
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sorry, but this is unrelated to jim's post, but i thought it might be of interest: there is a new translation of the bible availabled on BibleGateway.com:
New Bible added: Today’s New International Version
The marketing research behind this translation appears to be aimed at 18-34 year-olds, "a generation that is leaving the church in record numbers."
As I go through the Zondervan website, I notice that the images of people are predominately white, like our congregation.
And, I have a question: Under "Increased Clarity" it says:
"Without exception, the TNIV retains gender-accurate, masculine terminology for references to God. This is a theological understanding and commitment that the CBT, standing in concert with the Church throughout the ages, considers inviolable."
Why is this inviolable? Or, if that is the CBT's position, what is the Presbyterian church's position?
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