The One Year New Testament

October 8

John 19:28-42

John 19:28-42

28 After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), “I thirst.” 29 A jar full of sour wine stood there, so they put a sponge full of the sour wine on a hyssop branch and held it to his mouth. 30 When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

31 Since it was the day of Preparation, and so that the bodies would not remain on the cross on the Sabbath (for that Sabbath was a high day), the Jews asked Pilate that their legs might be broken and that they might be taken away. 32 So the soldiers came and broke the legs of the first, and of the other who had been crucified with him. 33 But when they came to Jesus and saw that he was already dead, they did not break his legs. 34 But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and at once there came out blood and water. 35 He who saw it has borne witness—his testimony is true, and he knows that he is telling the truth—that you also may believe. 36 For these things took place that the Scripture might be fulfilled: “Not one of his bones will be broken.” 37 And again another Scripture says, “They will look on him whom they have pierced.”

38 After these things Joseph of Arimathea, who was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews, asked Pilate that he might take away the body of Jesus, and Pilate gave him permission. So he came and took away his body. 39 Nicodemus also, who earlier had come to Jesus by night, came bringing a mixture of myrrh and aloes, about seventy-five pounds in weight. 40 So they took the body of Jesus and bound it in linen cloths with the spices, as is the burial custom of the Jews. 41 Now in the place where he was crucified there was a garden, and in the garden a new tomb in which no one had yet been laid. 42 So because of the Jewish day of Preparation, since the tomb was close at hand, they laid Jesus there.

Reflection

The crucifixion of Jesus was the fulfillment of what God had foretold in the Old Testament. The Scripture had anticipated that Christ would thirst (John 19:28; Ps. 22:15); this was so that so that we would never thirst again (cf. John 4:14). The Old Testament indicated that Christ’s bones would not be broken (19:33; Ps. 34:20); this was because Jesus died as the Passover Lamb (Ex. 12:46; Num. 9:12). The Scripture said that Jesus’ garments would not be torn (John 19:24; Ps. 22:18); this was because, unlike the first Israel, Christ’s kingdom will never be divided (1 Kings 11:29–31).

As his mission came to an end, Jesus cried, “It is finished,” and gave up his spirit. Everything that the Scriptures had promised—everything needful for our redemption and for the coming “new world” (Matt. 19:28)—was accomplished. Nothing was left undone.

1 Peter 1:10-12

1 Peter 1:10-12

10 Concerning this salvation, the prophets who prophesied about the grace that was to be yours searched and inquired carefully, 11 inquiring what person or time the Spirit of Christ in them was indicating when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the subsequent glories. 12 It was revealed to them that they were serving not themselves but you, in the things that have now been announced to you through those who preached the good news to you by the Holy Spirit sent from heaven, things into which angels long to look.

Reflection

The gospel of grace in which Peter rejoices (1 Pet. 1:3–9) is the fulfillment of hope anticipated throughout the Old Testament. The gospel is not a new idea as Peter is writing; the salvation accomplished by Christ is the highpoint of all preceding human history. The prophets wrote of “the grace that was to be yours” (v. 10). The Old Testament, too, contains a message of grace. The whole Bible is the unfolding story of God’s rescue of human sinners—a rescue even the angels of heaven long to behold (v. 12).

Psalm 22:14-18

Psalm 22:14-18

14 I am poured out like water,
and all my bones are out of joint;
my heart is like wax;
it is melted within my breast;
15 my strength is dried up like a potsherd,
and my tongue sticks to my jaws;
you lay me in the dust of death.

16 For dogs encompass me;
a company of evildoers encircles me;
they have pierced my hands and feet—
17 I can count all my bones—
they stare and gloat over me;
18 they divide my garments among them,
and for my clothing they cast lots.

Thoughts For Prayer

The crucifixion of Jesus was predicted in the Old Testament because our salvation was not an afterthought but a plan that God had made before the earth was even created. Take some time to thank and praise God for including you in his plan of salvation “before the foundation of the world” (Eph. 1:4).

Missions Prayer Requests More

  • October 8, 2025

    Supported Workers: Truth For Life

    Country: United States of America

    Please pray for God to provide the right candidate to fill the Director of Content position. Ask God to bring forward someone with the skill set and experience to expand the reach of God’s Word through Truth For Life. Pray for Alistair during the month of October as he speaks at several conferences and pastor appreciation events, including a one-day seminar hosted by Truth For Life. Pray for God to use Alistair to encourage men in ministry and to strengthen them as gospel leaders. Pray for Truth For Life customer service representative Amy Duble as she deals with health concerns. Please lift her up in prayer, asking God to give the doctors wisdom and insight and to strengthen Amy and her family as they navigate an unknown course.

    Saint Kitts & Nevis (Caribbean) Population: 46,922 Believers: 21.7%. There is no lack of churches or other ministries on these islands, but their impact is limited. Pray for the Holy Spirit to revive, empower, and embolden believers for kingdom effectiveness. Pray especially for ministries that draw together the diverse denominations. Saint Lucia (Caribbean) Population: 180,149 Believers: 14.5%. The veneer of religion without true faith is a widespread problem—the more historic churches are in significant decline. Living Christianity decreasingly influences much of society as increasing materialism undermines spiritual life. Pray for genuine renewal in the churches and for the spiritual and moral transformation of society. From Operation World DVD-ROM 2010 and www.operationworld.org