Chris Taylor
February 15, 2026
Keltys Worship Service, February 15, 2026
Pastor Chris Taylor
Series Title: Behold and Believe
Text: John 19:16-30
Title: It Is Finished!
Big Idea: The Cross declares the faithfulness of God.
1. The fulfillment of _____________
2. A King for the ________
3. The creation of a new ________
Some application questions to consider:
- Do you know your faith family, the church?
- How are you getting to know the church?
- How are you serving the church?
- Are you investing financially in the church?
- Are you prioritizing gathering with the church?
4. The ____________ of Jesus’ work
Discussion Questions:
- Why does John associate the events surrounding Jesus’ crucifixion with the fulfillment of Scripture? How does this relate to the overall purpose of John’s gospel? See John 20:30-31.
- In what ways did Jesus fulfill Psalm 22:18 (see vs. 24) and Psalm 69:19-21 (see vs. 28)?
- What is the significance of the mention of the inscription on the Cross being written in Aramaic, Latin, and Greek?
- What is the meaning of Jesus’ words in vv. 26-27? What does this teach us about Jesus? What does it teach us about the Cross?
- What does Jesus mean in vs. 30 when He says, “It is finished”?
- Where else in John’s gospel do we see the connection between the Cross and Jesus’ kingship? Why does this connection appear strange to the world?
Application Questions:
- How are you challenged by the example of Mary and John?
- How does Jesus’ message, “It is finished” provide you with comfort, confidence, and peace?
- How might you use this passage to share the gospel with an unbelieving friend? What in particular would you highlight from this passage?
- In what ways does this passage challenge the way you think about the Cross and the Christian life?
- In what ways does this passage encourage your faith in the gospel?
- What can you do to invest more relationally in the church family Jesus has created through the Cross?
- How might you prayerfully apply this passage in your own life this week?