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The Father's Heart

By His Wounds, We Are Healed

  • Writer: David Campbell Jr.
    David Campbell Jr.
  • Nov 8, 2025
  • 3 min read

By His Wounds, We Are Healed

Scripture: “He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; ‘by his wounds you have been healed.’” — 1 Peter 2:24 (NIV)


The Carpenter’s Sacrifice

There was once a skilled carpenter who spent years building beautiful homes for others, but his own was falling apart. One day, he decided to repair it himself. As he worked, a rusty nail cut deep into his hand. Though it hurt, he kept going, determined to finish the work.

That evening, his son saw the bandaged hand and asked, “Daddy, why did you keep working when it hurt?” The carpenter smiled and said, “Because love finishes the work, even when it’s painful.”

This story reflects the heart of Christ’s love. Jesus didn’t stop when it hurt—He bore our sins in His body on the cross. Love finished the work.


Understanding the Cross: Greek Insights

  • “Anēnenken” (ἀνήνεγκεν) — “bore” means to carry up or offer as a sacrifice. Jesus didn’t just sympathize with sin—He carried it to the altar of the cross (cf. Leviticus 14:20).

  • “Dikaiosynē” (δικαιοσύνη) — righteousness; the goal of His sacrifice is transformation. We are called to live for righteousness.

  • “Iaomai” (ἰάομαι) — healed; meaning complete restoration and wholeness, not just physical healing.


Cross References

  • Isaiah 53:5 — “He was pierced for our transgressions... by his wounds we are healed.”

  • 2 Corinthians 5:21 — “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us.”

  • Romans 6:11 — “Count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus.”

  • Hebrews 9:28 — “Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many.”


Living Healed and Whole

Peter’s message was written to believers who were suffering. His words remind us that the cross is not just the place of forgiveness—it’s where new life begins.

Jesus didn’t just remove our guilt; He invited us into righteousness. His wounds are the source of our healing—our shame, fear, and pain all meet their match in His grace.

The healing of 1 Peter 2:24 is holistic—it reaches every part of us. Christ’s suffering restores our relationship with God and renews our inner being.


Action Steps

  1. Confess and Release: Bring specific sins and burdens to Jesus. Thank Him for carrying them to the cross.

  2. Live for Righteousness: Choose one area today to live rightly—through forgiveness, honesty, or compassion.

  3. Extend Healing: Be a vessel of healing to others—pray, encourage, or comfort someone in pain.

  4. Meditate on the Cross: Spend quiet moments reflecting on Christ’s wounds and what they accomplished for you.


Reflection Questions

  1. What sin or burden do I need to surrender to Jesus today?

  2. How can I better live out righteousness in my daily life?

  3. Where do I need to receive Christ’s healing—spiritually, emotionally, or physically?


Prayer

Lord Jesus,Thank You for bearing my sins in Your body on the cross. By Your wounds, I am healed. Help me to die to sin and live for righteousness. Heal every broken part of me and make me whole in Your love. May my life reflect Your sacrifice and bring glory to Your name. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Quote to Remember

“The cross is not only the place where sin is forgiven, but where new life begins.” — Unknown



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