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Awakened to Deliver – Bonus Episode: The Beating – By His Stripes We Are HealedKey Verse: Isaiah 53:5 (NASB 2020) – “But He was pierced for our offenses, He was crushed for our wrongdoings; the punishment for our well-being was laid upon Him, and by His wounds we are healed.”Episode Highlights• Brutality of the Scourging: Jesus endured a Roman flogging with a whip embedded with bone and metal, ripping His flesh to the bone and pushing Him into hypovolemic shock.• Crown of Thorns and Mockery: Soldiers mocked and beat Jesus, pressing long thorns into His scalp, causing searing nerve pain and humiliation.• The Cross on a Torn Back: Jesus carried a heavy wooden beam across His shredded back until He collapsed under its weight.• Nails, Pain, and Prophecy: Large spikes pierced His wrists and feet, fulfilling Psalm 22. Every breath became a battle as He hung on the cross.• Seven Final Sayings: Jesus spoke words of forgiveness, care, fulfillment, and victory—each one revealing His divine purpose and human agony.• Medical Reflection: Jesus likely died from a combination of asphyxiation, blood loss, and heart failure—but ultimately, He surrendered His life.• A Sacrifice of Love: Every wound, every cry, every drop of blood was for our redemption. He bore it all willingly… for you.Scripture References• Matthew 27:26 – Jesus is flogged and sentenced to crucifixion.• Isaiah 53:5 – “By His wounds we are healed.”• Matthew 27:27–30 – Soldiers mock Jesus and press a crown of thorns into His head.• John 19:17 – Jesus carries His cross.• Luke 23:26 – Simon of Cyrene carries the crossbeam.• John 20:25 – Nails in His hands (wrists).• Psalm 22:14–17 – Prophetic description of crucifixion.• Luke 23:34 – “Father, forgive them…”• Luke 23:43 – Promise to the repentant thief.• John 19:26–27 – Jesus cares for His mother.• Matthew 27:46 – Jesus cries out to the Father.• John 19:28 – “I thirst.”• John 19:30 – “It is finished.”• Luke 23:46 – “Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit.”• John 19:34 – Blood and water pour out from His pierced side.Reflection QuestionsHave I taken for granted the suffering Jesus endured for me?What areas of my life need to be surrendered in light of the price He paid?Am I living as someone who has been healed, forgiven, and made new?Stay ConnectedFor more content like this, you can find all Jeff’s socials and his book 30 Days of Patience at the Linktree. All his socials are @Fishtok4JesusMinistries.Support This MinistryThis podcast is listener-supported! If you feel led to partner with Jeff in spreading the Gospel, consider donating through Jeff’s Linktree.Music Credits• “Paphos” by MountaineerLicensed through PremiumBeat by Shutterstock under a Creator License.Call to ActionIf this episode opened your eyes to the cost of your redemption, subscribe, rate, and review Awakened to Deliver on your favorite podcast platform. Share it with someone who needs to understand that by His wounds… we are healed.