The brief mention of Jesus' flogging and torture in this passage may leave readers thinking they were no big deal. On the contrary, flogging mentioned in Matthew 27:26 was a severe beating, inflicted with a leather whip that had many ends-each with a piece of bone or metal in it. The whip would rip the victim's skin, leaving his flesh raw-even exposing bones and organs. The flogging itself sometimes killed the victim. But the torturous beating wasn't enough. The soldiers ruthlessly mocked Jesus, making fun of his claims to be a king. People deny Jesus' claim today when they refuse to acknowledge Jesus as God and king of their lives.
Matthew 27:26-31
John 3:16
• Why did Jesus choose to suffer for us?
• How does it feel to know JESUS SUFFERED FOR YOU?
• How does Jesus' suffering change your life?
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