181: Paid in Full: Unpacking the Power of the Crucifixion
📍 “It is finished.” Three small words—one universe-shaking truth.
In this Good Friday edition of the Talkin’ Bible podcast, Rohan Bell and Jeff Baxter dive deep into the events surrounding Jesus’ crucifixion and the meaning behind His final words on the cross.
🩸 Why did Jesus cry out, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
đź“ś What does 'It is finished' actually mean in the original Greek?
🚪 Why was the temple curtain torn—and why from top to bottom?
⚰️ What’s with the dead people walking out of tombs?!
đź‘€ This episode covers:
Psalm 22 and its astonishing connection to the crucifixion
Whether or not the Father really forsook the Son
The cultural and historical background of Roman crucifixion
The story of Simon of Cyrene and his unexpected role
The significance of the sign above the cross: “King of the Jews”
How women stood faithfully when the disciples fled
Jesus’ words to the Daughters of Jerusalem and their prophetic weight
A reflection on Jesus’ final breath: Tetelestai – Paid. In. Full.
💬 “If we can’t follow Jesus when life is easy, how will we follow Him when it’s hard?”
💬 “Jesus didn’t wait until Sunday to win. The victory was shouted from the cross.”
✝️ This is the gospel. This is the moment history changed forever.
Let it stir your heart, renew your faith, and remind you—your debt is paid.
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