Sunday, March 4, 2012

Are the scars Jesus bore still visible?

The statement “the only manmade things in Heaven are scars” is something I do agree with.  When I read about the scars that Jesus had during His last days before his death, I can understand why individuals would not recognize him.  Isa 50:6 said that Jesus had his beard pulled out of his cheeks.  It also said that Jesus had his back beaten at the same time, meaning Jesus had scars over his head and body.  Jesus had holes in his hands and side.  He told Thomas to put your finger in my hands and my side.  We know his face color had to change because his blood and water flow out of him when the soldier pierced his side with a spear from John 19.  Jesus said he had flesh and bones when he showed himself to the apostles and others but no blood.  The main reason why they did not recognize was because Luke 24:16 said they were kept from recognizing him. It was not until their eyes were opened that they finally recognize him. 

Blessing

Stephen

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

(John 20:27 NIV)  Then he said to Thomas, "Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe."

(Isa 50:6 NIV)  I offered my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard; I did not hide my face from mocking and spitting.

(John 19:34 NIV)  Instead, one of the soldiers pierced Jesus' side with a spear, bringing a sudden flow of blood and water.

(Luke 24:16 KJV)  But their eyes were holden that they should not know him.

(Luke 24:31 NIV)  Then their eyes were opened and they recognized him, and he disappeared from their sight.

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