Let Us Fix Our Eyes on Jesus Part 3
The Scripture reading tonight from the prophet Isaiah identifies the suffering servant of God as a “man of suffering” or a “man of sorrows.” As we recall the story of Jesus’ suffering and death, we hear how he suffered physically – soldiers beat him and scourged him – they struck him in the face — they put a crown of thorns on his head – they nailed spikes in his hands and feet – a spear through his side. His physical suffering was literally excruciating. (more…)