Scripture

“When you have lifted up the Son of Man, then you will know that I am he and that I do nothing on my own but speak just what the Father has taught me” (John 8:28 NIV).

“And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself” (John 12:32 NIV).

So the other disciples were saying to him, "We have seen the Lord!" But he said to them, "Unless I see in His hands the imprint of the nails, and put my finger into the place of the nails, and put my hand into His side, I will not believe" (John 20:25 NASB)

Meditation

The long physical pain of crucifixion was excruciating. The word “excruciating” is derived from the word “crucifixion”. How does that impact your understanding of the word “excruciating”? 

In American Sign Language, the sign for “Jesus” is made by touching the palms of your hands as a reminder of the nails in Jesus’ hands. How important are the nails to understanding who Jesus is and what Jesus came to do?

Scars are a sign that healing has occurred in the body. Even though Jesus rose from the dead, the scars from the nails were still on his hands. Do you have any scars? How are they a sign of your healing?

Action

As we walk to the next location find a walking partner that you can share the story of one of your scars as you walk. Be only as vulnerable as you are comfortable being.