John 19:30
Japanese 1965
この聖句の意味
In this verse from John’s Gospel, Jesus is about to die on the cross and drinks some vinegar. He then says 'It is finished,' meaning his mission to save humanity is complete. This shows the end of his earthly life and his ultimate sacrifice for us.
子どもにもわかる説明
Imagine you've been working on a big puzzle all day long, and when you put in the last piece, you say 'I did it!' That's like what Jesus was saying here. He said he finished everything he came to do to help everyone.
歴史的背景
The Gospel of John was written by one of Jesus' disciples named John around 90-100 AD. It was meant for both Jewish and Gentile Christians, aiming to show how Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecies and the deep spiritual meaning behind his life and death.
今日への適用
Imagine you have a big project at school that requires a lot of hard work, like a science fair project. After putting in all your effort and finishing it on time, saying 'It is finished' can be a relief and satisfaction. This verse reminds us to complete what we start with integrity.