1. Jesus, the king of the Jews (17-27)

Pilate handed Jesus to be crucified. Jesus carried his own heavy cross to Golgotha, outside of Jerusalem. He was crucified among the criminals fulfilling scripture. Pilate fastened a notice, "Jesus of Nazareth, the king of the Jews" in three languages, to justify his sentence as an insurrectionist against Caesar. God used it to testify that Jesus is the promised King and the Savior of the entire world. The soldiers inhumanely cast lots to get his garment. But this fulfilled scripture too. In such a painful moment Jesus considered his mother more than himself.

2. It is finished (28-30)

After fulfilling one last prophecy about him, Jesus said, "It is finished." He triumphantly gave up his life. His life and death fulfilled all the prophecies of God. All our debts, sins of past, present and future are paid off. Now whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.