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The Message of the Cross

Freedom is rooted in what Jesus   and not what we  

For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are     it is the power of God. 1 Corinthians 1:18

In ancient times when a painter would finish a painting, he or she would say, "Tetelestai."   (Jn. 19:29-30; Mt. 27: 48-50)

• It is a word of something   that has been completed for others to enjoy.

When a worker of old would finish her tasks for the day, she might tell her employer, "Tetelestai."  

• It is a word of   stating that all what is necessary is accomplished.

When a prisoner of old would stand before a judge after completing their punishment, theri prison time the judge would give them a certificate that had stamped on it, "Tetelestai."  

• It is a word of    

In ancient times when you paid off a debt, the bank stamped tour note "Tetelestai."  

• It is a word that says a   is satisfied.

In ancient times when a competitor would win a match, or a warrior would win a battle, they would yell, "Tetelestai."    

• It is a word of  

In those days, when a builder would finish constructing a building, they would say, "Tetelestai."  

• It is a word of  

The cross is a slap in the face to humanity's  

When we plug in, when we   to Jesus in what we think and what we do, a mystery happens and what Jesus did on the cross hits our life and   us to become free, to become like Him. (Gal. 6:14)