Jesus Healed Us On The Cross

Isaiah 53:5 But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed.

Isaiah 53:10 Yet it was the Lord's will to crush him and cause him to suffer, and through the Lord makes his life a guilt offering.

1 Corinthians 15:3- 4 For what I received I passed on to you as of first importance that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the scriptures, and that he appeared to Peter, and then to the twelve.

Matthew 3:16 -17 As soon as Jesus was baptized, he went up out of the water. At that moment heaven was opened, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and lighting on him. 17- And a voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him I am well pleased.”

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By His Wounds We Are Healed- Jesus deserves so much more than a thank you for what He did for us. He truly deserves our worship, praise, and admiration. The goal of our lives should be to live a life modeled after Him.

When Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, He who had no sin became sin. Jesus took upon his shoulders the sins of all mankind – freely. It was the Fathers will.

 (Luke 24:39 – Look at my hands and my feet. It is myself? Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have.”)

The disciples saw His nail scars. In heaven, Jesus retains the wounds from His crucifixion on His resurrected body; the nail scared hands and feet, the scares from the crown of thorns, the wounds on his arms and back and sides from the Roman metal flagrum(cat of nine tails). I believe God kept the scars on Jesus’s resurrected body for all eternity so we believers who are there will never forget what he did for us.

Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God.

Jesus bought our way into heaven. He paid our price. We could not get to heaven on our own.
(Romans 3:23) He took our punishment for every sin, every person on earth ever committed, and ever will commit. The price has been paid. Your price has been paid. He took your beating. He was crucified on that terrible cross for you and me and died. He went to hell instead of you and me. On the third day God raised him out of hell and the grave and into his resurrected body.

Let us never forget what Jesus did for you and me and everyone.

John 3:16-For God so loved the world that He gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life.

To become saved you must believe that Jesus did this for you. And accept Jesus’s free gift of salvation. Sincerely, with a repetitive heart, pray the Believer’s Prayer above this article. Pray it several times. Jesus will save you. He will give you eternal life.

As believers, we also will receive a resurrected body. Ours will be perfect, without blemish. Do you want Jesus? To live throughout eternity with a perfect, resurrected body in heaven with the Lord?     

Don’t wait. Seek the Lord while He may be found. Pray the Believer’s Prayer and repent of your sins as a child before the Lord.

May the Lord Jesus Christ burden your heart for His salvation,

Gary The Tested

Son of God – Movie Review

Dear Friends,

Recently I had the pleasure of watching the movie, Son of God. This is John’s story, from the Gospel of John; he narrates the story. 

Inspiring Movie about Jesus' Life

The movie begins with John1:1; In the beginning was the Word. And the Word was with God. And the Word was God. He was with God…In the beginning. He was there in paradise with Adam and Eve; the fall of man. He was there with Noah…In the great flood. He was there with Abraham when he was chosen. “Abraham,” God said. “I will make you a father of many nations.” He was there when Moses led our people out of Egypt. “I will be with you,” God said. He was the light shining in the darkness. Jesus is that light. And the Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.

John; Writer of The Gospel of John

John introduces himself. He is one of Jesus’ followers. “After what I saw, how could I not be?” John of the Gospel. John’s story; The Roman soldiers are collecting taxes. Occupied and oppressed—Jerusalem. Crucifixion is every day and commonplace.  A new governor, Pontius Pilate is in power.

Jesus walked across the rock hills toward the Sea of Galilee as Peter fished below. Peter is frustrated due to another day of no fish. Jesus walks through the water, and with Peter’s help, climbs into his boat. After Jesus waved his almighty, loving hand in the water, fish from the sea gathered around Peter’s boat. He quickly filled the small, primitive schooner.  In bewilderment, Peter asked, “How did this happen?”

Peter- The Fisherman

Jesus replies, “Come with me Peter. I will make you fishers of Men.” As Jesus continued his ministry, the numbers grew. All who heard his preaching were amazed at his wisdom and felt his power. Scores of people quickly became followers.

After healing the paralyzed man and forgiving his sins, a jealous Rabbi who witnessed the miracle confronts Jesus. “Jesus replies, “The Son of Man has authority to forgive sins.”  In turn, the Rabbi threatens Jesus with charges of blasphemy.

Matthew- The Tax Collector

Matthew soon becomes a follower and Jesus feeds five thousand.  Afterward, Jesus performs one miracle after another.

After raising Lazarus from the dead, he declares himself the Messiah that Isaiah prophesied about. He tells his Mother, “It has begun.”

Jesus and his followers journey to Jerusalem for the festival of Passover. Jesus enters the city on a donkey. He goes to the temple and overturns the tables due to merchants selling goods.

The Roman Government plots against him. He declares, “To see the kingdom of God, you must be born again. You must be reborn. Not in the flesh, but in a spirit. The Holy Spirit.”

Soon, the arrest of Jesus is ordered. Jesus has visions of Judas betraying him and his death on the cross. He has the Last Supper  with his disciples. Communion/Eucharist is created.  He gives thanks and hands them bread then wine. “This is my body…This is my blood…Eat and drink…Remember me.”

The Last Supper- Communion/Eucharist.

Judas betrays Jesus at the Garden of Gethsemane—with a kiss. He is captured. Later, the Supreme Court of Elders tried and convicted him. Their judgment; guilty of blasphemy and threatening to destroy the temple. Their sentence—death by crucifixion.  

Caiaphas and the high priests talk to Pontius Pilate.  Barabbas goes free and Pilate orders the execution. As Jesus is whipped; Judas hangs himself.

Pontius Pilate- Rome's Governor

During the crucifixion, Pilate says to his wife, “Jesus will be forgotten in a week.”

Jesus was in agony while hanging on that brutal cross, in the blistering sun. Later as dark, thick clouds rolled overhead, he said, “It is finished.” After more time, Jesus said, “Father…into your hands I commend my spirit.”  While hanging on that terrible cross, Jesus Dies! Later, after being taken down from the cross, and the crown of thorns removed, Jesus’ lifeless body is prepared and sealed in a tomb. Jesus’ family and followers are devastated, heartbroken,  and lost. Their friend, family member, and Messiah is dead. What went wrong?

Jesus before and crucifixion

Three days later, Mary Magdalene found the tomb empty and Jesus’ body missing. Jesus is Alive!

Later Peter starts the first church. Jesus appears and shows them his nail scarred hands.  

Forty Days Later; Jesus tells a crowd of believers about the Holy Spirit and ascends to Heaven. Peter said, “We have work to do.” He became their new leader. “On this rock, I will build my church,” Jesus said previously.

John continues his story while in exile; But in the light there was darkness. Persecuted for our preaching, all of the disciples died for our cause.  Except one. I must live out my days in exile. Alone. One day, I hope to see my friends again for they are with our Lord.

Jesus - The Eternal Savior

John reminisces about Jesus; The people today- they called you king. They think you are the Messiah. “Who do you think I am?” Jesus asked.

Peter replied, “You are the Son of God."

Jesus says, “I am coming soon. May the grace of the Lord be with all God’s people.”

The movie ends. As the credits roll, and we see short videos from the movie, Ceelo Green performs “Mary, Did You Know?”

Speaking as someone who has studied God’s Word my entire life, I can say this movie was very accurate. A few things were left out and others moved around a bit, but that is to be expected.

This movie was perhaps the best telling of Jesus and his life that I’ve ever seen. I literally didn’t want it to end. My heart was full of joy as I watched Jesus on screen. I felt emptiness and despair when he died and later ascended. He was gone. I can’t imagine the heartache at the actual moment. Seeing the gift he gave us all; paying the price for our sins and our way into heaven-a gift we cannot repay, re-ignites the fire in my faith. We can only love, worship, and follow him. Peter is right; we as God’s people have work to do. Spend time in God’s Word daily and see what He wants you to do.

This is my review of the mega movie smash, Son of God. Watch the movie yourself. I promise you will be moved.

A Follower of Jesus, 

Shepard Cross