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How does 'It is finished' relate to the Old Testament sacrifices?

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'It is finished' signifies the culmination of the Old Testament sacrificial system in Christ's perfect sacrifice.

In the Old Testament, the sacrificial system served as a type and shadow pointing to Jesus' ultimate sacrifice. The daily and annual sacrifices were reminders of sin's seriousness but were never sufficient to atone for sin (Hebrews 10:4). When Jesus said, 'It is finished,' He fulfilled the requirement of the law, effectively putting an end to the need for continual sacrifices by becoming the Lamb of God. This is illustrated in Hebrews 9:26, which explains that He appeared once for all at the end of the ages to put away sin by the sacrifice of Himself. Thus, Christ's death not only fulfilled the prophetic significance of sacrificial offerings but also established a new covenant where believers are redeemed and justified by faith in Him alone.
Scripture References: Hebrews 10:4, Hebrews 9:26, John 1:29

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It Is Finished
Joe Terrell · Apr 10, 2016