THE SIXTH WORD FROM THE CROSS

THE SIXTH WORD
They put a sponge soaked in wine on a sprig of hyssop and put it up to his mouth.
When Jesus had received the wine, he said, 

"It is finished;" and he bowed his head and handed over the spirit. Gospel of John 19:29-30

John recalls the sacrifice of the Passover Lamb in Exodus 12 in this passage. Hyssop is a small plant that was used to sprinkle the blood of the Passover Lamb on the doorposts of the Hebrews. John's Gospel related that it was the Day of Preparation, the day before the actual Passover  that Jesus was sentenced to death  and sacrificed on the Cross. John continues: "But when they came to Jesus and saw he was already dead, they did not break his legs," recalling the instruction in Exodus 12:46 concerning the Passover Lamb. He died at three o'clock in the afternoon, about the same time as the Passover lambs were slaughtered in the Temple. Christ became the Passover Lamb, as noted by St. Paul: "For Christ our Passover lamb has been sacrificed". The innocent Lamb was slain for our sins, so that we might be forgiven.  The sixth word is Jesus' recognition that his suffering is over and his task is completed. Jesus is obedient to the Father and gives his love for mankind by redeeming us with His death on the Cross. 

When Jesus died, He "handed over" the Spirit. Jesus remained in control to the end, and it is He who handed over his Spirit.  

The above painting is meant to capture the moment.
What is the darkest day of mankind becomes the brightest day for mankind.

Source: http://www.jesuschristsavior.net/Words.html