Jesus Final Words and His Sacrificial Death

The path of redemption led Jesus to the cross. Crucified in our place, crucified for our sins, Jesus uttered His final words before dismissing His spirit. John’s Gospel presents a succinct account of Jesus’ death, including three statements Jesus made that aren’t recorded in the other Gospels. These three statements provide an outline for John 19:25-30. Jesus expressed compassion for His mother, Mary. He acknowledged His own thirst and received some relief from the onlookers. He then declared that His work was finished. At that point Jesus died—not having His life taken from Him but willingly surrendering His life for us. Jesus’ finished work of redemption invites us to a restored relationship with God.