Isaiah 53:5 - By His wounds we are healed

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.

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.

What happens when the judge is also the father of the accused?

That was the "dilemma" God had when Adam rebelled against God. God loves his children, but they have sinned against His nature and the punishment for that is death.

So He determined to take the punishment of man's rebellion Himself. Jesus Christ came as a man and took the judgment due to us so that we could experience the favor due to Him.

Because of Jesus, we have an open door to the Creator. And that door brings us into peace and healing. God's justice and love meet in Jesus Christ.

Today's commentary by:
Dave Whitehead, Senior Pastor, Grace NYCIsaiah 53:5 - By his wounds we are healed

Luke 22:19-20 - This cup is the new covenant

And he took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, "This is my body given for you; do this in remembrance of me." In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.

And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.

We are created as multi sensory creatures, and our Creator gave us a way to experience Him that emphasizes the senses.

To feel the bread break; to taste of the cup. These are not abstract concepts but actions that capture our senses and brings them into play.

His sacrifice is more than a story; it is to be a physical encounter. Jesus wants to be remembered in a way that makes us come, taste, and see that the Lord is good!

Today's commentary by:
Dave Whitehead, Senior Pastor, Grace NYC