Wounded for Us – The Love Revealed on the Cross"
Wounded for Us – The Love Revealed on the Cross" Text: Isaiah 53:5 “But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.” – Isaiah 53:5 Introduction: Good Friday is not just a day of mourning. It is a day of deep reflection, of awe, and of gratitude. Today, we stand at the foot of the cross, and we look at the one who was wounded, bruised, chastised, and striped—not for His sin, but for ours. Isaiah 53:5 is one of the clearest prophecies of the suffering Savior. Written centuries before Jesus walked the earth, this verse paints the portrait of a Messiah who would suffer willingly, lovingly, and redemptively. Let’s look at four truths in this verse that reveal the meaning of the cross. 1. “He was wounded for our transgressions” – The Price of Our Sin The word “wounded” literally means “pierced.” This was fulfilled at the cross when Jesus was pierced in His hands, feet...