John 19-10.5.22

Scripture

John 19:33-34; 36-37

33But when they came to Jesus and found that He was already dead, they did not break His legs. 34Instead, one of the soldiers pierced Jesus’ side with a spear, bringing a sudden flow of blood and water……36These things happened so that the scripture would be fulfilled: “Not one of his bones will be broken,” 37 and, as another scripture says, “They will look on the one they have pierced.”

Observation-What does it say?

This chapter is an account of Jesus’ sentencing, crucifixion, death, and burial.

Understanding-What does it mean?

The Bible doesn’t lie and that is proven through Biblical prophecy.

What stood out to me was the fulfillment of Scripture in the death of Jesus, from Zechariah 12:10.

Those soldiers were not trained in the Old Testament, and that’s what makes their actions of not breaking any of Jesus’ bones and instead piercing His side, completely of the Sovereignty of God!

Life Application

We can trust God’s Word. He doesn’t lie or change.

Because the account of Jesus’ death was a fulfillment of an Old Testament prophecy, we can trust New Testament prophecy as well! He is coming back for His bride, the Church! Everything prophesied in the book of Revelation; the visions that God gave John, will come to pass!

If the Lord doesn’t lie, shouldn’t we trust Him at His Word? Shouldn’t we desire to know Him, His character, His promises and His plans more intimately by being in His Word everyday?

-Michelle Gaddi