In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. In him was life, and that life was the light of men. The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it. There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe. Believe!

The sign on the cross The sign on the cross said it exactly as it really was – v19-20 Jesus was incredibly thoughtful Jesus was incredibly thoughtful regardless of his own circumstances – v25-26 Jesus really died Jesus really died - v35 Jesus was in control Jesus was in control – even of his death, v30 The Purpose of the Death of Jesus

‘It is finished’ = ‘Mission Accomplished’ His mission was to rescue his people – The casting of lots for his ‘undergarment’ - 19:24 Quoted as fulfilling Ps 22:18, a well-known reference to the Messiah – The non breaking of his legs - 19v32-34 Fulfilment of Ps 34:20 (God will preserve the ‘Righteous man’) Fulfilment of the Passover lamb (Ex 12:46). Jesus was the ultimate ‘Passover Lamb’ whose death ensure rescue from sin for all who trust him The Purpose of the Death of Jesus