Here is the entry that I made for the end of John's Gospel. As I reflect on these passages it is hard to pinpoint any one thing that sticks out because so many things stick out. As one reads through the passages let the words flow over you and transform you.
In these passages I could go a lot of places. I am intrigued by the final word of Jesus on the cross. John records that the Lord said it is finished. At first glance it appears that Jesus might be referring to his work on earth and that would be so. I wonder though at these words if there is a deeper meaning in that the work of salvation is complete. The work of defeating the devil is finished. Now that brings a whole new meaning into the picture. Jesus defeated the power of Satan on the cross so the work is done for that and now it is our job to share this wonderful work with those around us. Jesus made a way for us to get to God and brought us back into proper relationship with Him. So when the world seems to be full of evil and there appears that there is nothing that we can do we need to remember that Jesus defeated Satan on the cross. May God always remind us of the work that Jesus did upon the cross.
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