Passion Week Day 5: The Crucifixion – The Price of Our Redemption

Awakened to Deliver – The Final Days of Jesus’ Earthly Ministry, Day 5: The Crucifixion – The Price of Our RedemptionKey Verse: John 19:30 (NASB 2020) – “Therefore when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, ‘It is finished!’ And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit.”Episode Highlights• The Road to the Cross: Jesus, beaten and bloodied, carries His cross to Golgotha. Simon of Cyrene helps bear the weight.• The Suffering of the Savior: Nailed to the cross between two criminals, Jesus endures excruciating pain and separation from the Father.• Mercy in the Midst of Pain: Even in agony, Jesus forgives His enemies and promises paradise to a repentant thief.• The Final Cry: With “It is finished,” Jesus declares victory over sin, death, and the power of the enemy.• The Veil is Torn: At His death, the temple veil is split—signifying open access to God through Jesus’ sacrifice.• Burial and Waiting: Jesus is laid in a tomb by Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus. The world falls silent. But the story isn’t over.Scripture References• John 19:17 – Jesus carries His cross.• Luke 23:26 – Simon of Cyrene helps carry it.• Isaiah 53:5 – He was pierced for our offenses.• Luke 23:34 – “Father, forgive them…”• Luke 23:39–43 – One thief mocks, the other repents.• Matthew 27:46 – “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”• John 19:30 – “It is finished!”• Matthew 27:51 – The temple veil is torn in two.• 2 Corinthians 5:21 – Jesus became sin so we could become righteous.• Romans 8:1 – There is now no condemnation for those in Christ.• John 19:38–42 – Jesus is buried in a borrowed tomb.• Matthew 27:62–66 – The tomb is sealed and guarded.Reflection QuestionsHave I truly received the sacrifice Jesus made for me—or have I taken it for granted?What does “It is finished” mean for the guilt, shame, or sin I’ve been carrying?Am I living in the freedom and victory Jesus purchased with His blood?Stay ConnectedFor more content like this, you can find all Jeff’s socials and his book 30 Days of Patience at the Linktree. All his socials are @Fishtok4JesusMinistries.Support This MinistryThis podcast is listener-supported! If you feel led to partner with Jeff in spreading the Gospel, consider donating through Jeff’s Linktree.Music Credits• “Paphos” by MountaineerLicensed through PremiumBeat by Shutterstock under a Creator License.Call to ActionIf this episode reminded you of the depth of Jesus’ love, subscribe, rate, and review Awakened to Deliver on your favorite podcast platform. Share it with someone who needs to know that the price for their redemption has already been paid in full.