It is finished! Shortly before He bowed His head and died, our Savior spoke these three little words. And in Greek, it’s not even three words—it’s one!  It’s pronounced, “Tetelestai.”  Here’s a word you’ll want to remember.

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If you're attending a concert and the singer shouts, "I love you!" to the crowd, what does that mean? So when Jesus says, "For God so loved the world ..." it might be tempting to wonder if this also includes you. Jesus Himself assures you personally in a very unique way with the meal He instituted on the night He was betrayed.

Do you remember playing “King of the Mountain”? It's a game that usually involves a lot of pushing and shoving to get to the top. Today, I’m sure it’s probably discouraged on most playgrounds. Nevertheless, look at how it’s embraced in our culture. Jesus came to be King of the Mountain, but in a manner entirely different from the what the world expected and with eternal results.

Years earlier God had promised Abraham that he, and his wife Sarah, would be blessed with a Son, that their descendants too numerous to count, and He would make his name great. But in the meantime, it may not have always appeared that way. For a guy who was so blessed there were many events in his life that must have left him weary. For you and me, who have made His children through faith and have stretched out before us, there are times when you may feel a bit weary, too. Here's where this remarkable reference to Melechizedek, and having Jesus as our priest forever, brings encouragement and refreshment.

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The position has been filled. That's not usually the news that we want to hear. However, when it comes to the office of high priest, the writer to the Hebrews assures us that hearing the announcement of how Jesus has fulfilled this work is very good news.

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