After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), “I thirst.” 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. When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. —John 19:28-30 ESV

Jesus fulfilling Scripture reveals that he is 100% God.

After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture)… —John 19:28 ESV

Jesus saying “I thirst” reveals that he is 100% human.

After this, Jesus, knowing that all was now finished, said (to fulfill the Scripture), “I thirst.” —John 19:28 ESV

Jesus taught and embodied what truly fulfills and satisfies our souls.

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.” —Matthew 5:6 ESV

Jesus invites us to seek fulfillment in Him rather than worldly pursuits.

Jesus said to them, “My food is to do the will of him who sent me and to accomplish his work.” —John 4:34 ESV

Come to Jesus daily and ask him what his will is and give you the strength to accomplish his work.

On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink. —John 7:37 ESV

Enthusiastically live out your faith in Jesus daily by helping others know and follow Him.

Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” Now this he said about the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were to receive… —John 7:38-39 ESV

Discipleship Guide

Let’s Talk About It

When Jesus was on the cross, He knew He had fulfilled all His heavenly Father had called Him to do - revealing Himself as 100% God. Then Jesus said, “I thirst” - revealing Himself as 100% human. Since Jesus is human, He can sympathize with our weaknesses and understand our struggles. In a deeper sense, when we thirst, it reveals the painful suffering and longing for something that can fully satisfy our soul. Jesus taught and embodied what truly fulfills and satisfies our souls and invites us to seek fulfillment in Him rather than worldly pursuits. As we come to Jesus daily, let’s ask Him what His will is and ask Him to give us the strength to accomplish His work. As we enthusiastically live out our faith in Jesus daily, others will come to know and follow Him.

John 19:28-30; Matthew 5:6; John 4:34; John 7:37-39

Discussion questions:

• Which part of the message impacted or challenged you?

• Read Matthew 5:6. What is something you wanted and pursued to buy? Then, after some time, you were dissatisfied with it and realized it wasn’t worth pursuing. What did you learn from this experience?

• Read John 4:34. Share a time that you felt God called you to do something. What happened, and how did you experience fulfillment by accomplishing it?

• Read John 7:37-39. How does regularly spending time with God in His Word and through prayer deepen your experience and appreciation of His love, joy, mercy, and forgiveness? How has God transformed your heart and character as you prioritize seeking Him in your life?

• How does experiencing God’s love and mercy motivate you to extend grace, mercy, and forgiveness to others?

Take a Step

• As we head into Easter, ask God to fill you with his Holy Spirit to overflow so that you may live enthusiastically for Him. Pray for God to place someone in your heart to reach out to and invite to our Easter services.

Here’s My Prayer
Thank You, Lord, for helping me see Jesus as 100% God and 100% human. Thank You, Jesus, that You can sympathize with my weakness and understand my struggles. I thirst for more of You in my life. May You fill me with Your Holy Spirit to overflow so I may love and serve others. In Jesus’ name. Amen.