"BY ONE OFFERING HE PERFECTED FOREVER THEM THAT ARE SANCTIFIED." On the cross our Lord gave Himself, the only sufficient sacrifice for our sins. He died the death that we might live. On the cross the sufferings of Christ were finished. His work below was accomplished, the debts of His people were cancelled, the price of their redemption was paid. The righteousness by which they were justified was perfected. All the requirements of the law were met, the demands of justice were satisfied. Satan was defeated and destroyed. Sin was forever put away, and the curse lifted once for all. The flock was purchased, redeemed by the Shepherd's blood. The foundation of peace, joy, and everlasting salvation was laid. The sin-cleansing fountain was opened to dying sinners everywhere. Death was abolished, and everlasting life was freely offered to all. In a word, the Saviour had finished the work which the Father gave Him to do: He had redeemed the pledge which He gave in the covenant of peace. He had ransomed His beloved bride. He had perfected the Father's plan for man's salvation. He had glorified the Father on earth, and manifested His name everywhere. At Calvary it was finished.

For Meditation:
'Tis finished, the Messiah dies
For sins, but not His own;
The great redemption is complete,
And Satan's power o'erthrown.