Day 105: It Is Finished (2026)
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On Day 105 of 'The Bible in a Year' podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz concludes the Gospel of John with a profound reflection on the crucifixion, resurrection, and post-resurrection appearances of Jesus. He emphasizes the theological significance of Jesus as the true Lamb of God, fulfilling Old Testament sacrifices, particularly the Passover and the binding of Isaac. The episode highlights key moments: Jesus' declaration 'It is finished,' the piercing of His side producing blood and water, the care He shows His mother Mary by entrusting her to the beloved disciple, and the restoration of Peter through a threefold question of love. Fr. Mike underscores the priestly, kingly, and sacrificial identity of Christ, the continuity between the Last Supper and the cross, and the gift of forgiveness and the Holy Spirit given to the disciples. He also celebrates the faithfulness of Mary Magdalene and Thomas, and the enduring call to love God with self-sacrificial agape love, even when we respond with philia—friendship love. The episode closes with a powerful message of hope: no matter how broken we are, Jesus restores us.
Jesus' death on the cross was not execution but a voluntary, sacrificial offering as the true Lamb of God.
The phrase 'It is finished' marks the completion of the Passover sacrifice and the fulfillment of the Eucharist.
Jesus entrusted His mother to the beloved disciple, symbolizing that Mary is the mother of all believers.
The Holy Spirit was given to the apostles for the forgiveness of sins, establishing the Church's authority.
Peter’s restoration after denial shows that Jesus meets us where we are and restores us even when we fail.
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Introduction and Mission of Bible in a Year
Fr. Mike Schmitz opens the episode by thanking listeners for being part of the Bible in a Year community and invites support to continue the mission, including translations and YouTube availability.
The Crucifixion of Jesus: The Lamb of God
“Jesus is not executed. He is the priest who offered up the sacrifice. He is the sacrifice and he is the altar.”
The Cross as Priest, King, and Sacrifice
“Jesus is the priest. He is the sacrifice. He is the altar.”
Jesus' Final Words and the Gift of Mary
“From the cross, he gives his mother to be the mother of every disciple, not just Catholics, but every disciple.”
The Fulfillment of the Passover and the Eucharist
Fr. Mike connects Jesus’ cry of 'I thirst' and the use of hyssop to the Exodus Passover, showing how the cross completes the Last Supper and the Eucharist.
“When we feel like all is lost because we've made a wreck of stuff, we come back to Jesus and he doesn't just forgive us. He doesn't just reconcile us to himself. He has the power to restore us.”
“Jesus is not executed. He is the priest who offered up the sacrifice. He is the sacrifice and he is the altar.”
“Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.”
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