In 1986, the American Medical Association published an article titled "The Physical Death of Jesus Christ." It details the entire process, from Jesus' trial to his death on the cross. In Luke 22, before Jesus was arrested, it is described that he was in great distress and sweating blood.
Though rare, it is known as hematidrosis, a condition caused by high levels of stress. In that era, crucifixion was considered the worst death for the worst criminals. But Jesus did not only suffer this. He was flogged with such severity that it tore his flesh.
They beat him so brutally that they tore his face and ripped out his beard. A crown of thorns 5 to 7.5 centimeters long was driven deeply into his scalp. The leather whip with which he was flogged had small iron balls and sharp bones attached.
The balls caused internal contusions, while the bones tore his flesh. His skeletal muscles, veins, and intestines were left exposed, causing him massive blood loss. Most men do not survive this kind of torture.
After being severely flogged, Jesus was forced to carry his cross while people mocked him and spat on him. Crucifixion was a process designed to inflict unbearable pain, leading to a slow and agonizing death.
Nails up to 20 centimeters long were driven into Jesus' wrists and feet. The Roman soldiers knew that the tendons in the wrists would tear and snap, forcing Jesus to use the muscles of his back to breathe.
Imagine the struggle, the pain, the courage...! Jesus endured this reality for 3 hours! The Gospel of John recounts that, after Jesus' death, a Roman soldier pierced his side with a spear, and blood and water flowed out.
Scientists explain that, due to hypovolemic shock, tachycardia causes fluid to accumulate in the membrane surrounding the lungs and heart.
This accumulation of fluid in the membrane surrounding the heart is called pericardial effusion, and in the lungs, pleural effusion. To the world, Christianity is foolishness. They believe it is for the weak. But when one confronts the reality of the cross, it is clear that it is not a pleasant image. It is brutal and horrifying.
This is the weight that Jesus bore. The weight of the world's sins, all so that we may live. God's wrath is fully satisfied in Jesus. This is what it took.
Repent and believe! Jesus is "God with us" incarnate. Jesus is our Savior. Jesus loves you so much that he endured this spiritual and physical punishment for your sins and mine.
Jesus is the LORD, God Almighty, Everlasting Father.
Thank you, Jesus.
@MrTrailerDeVee@EmirSirdam@alexottiofr@winexviv Do you want to compare what it was to what it is now?
If you look back at our old glory, you will agree with me that it was once great.
Education once had value,
Hard work, once used to translate to success, but not nothing is guaranteed even with all the hard work.
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"Nobody can tell you things are moving well... People who had business when he came into power, they've collapsed. They are now people who are selling kulikuli..."
Has Peter Obi ever laughed so hard before?
@firstladyship If we have more people with such a great heart in diverse sectors, Nigeria will eventually become a great country. As for the Naija govt, they are still busy giving grants to people to start akara and kunlinkunlin business, they are the curse we are suffering as a nation.
@Voiceofigbos@ayowisdom_ All three look cool though. However, how is changing NYSC uniform a priority in the midst of all the challenges this country is facing?
Misplaced priority
@DrKalu_ But you married someone's sister/daughter when you were broke right?
People like you are just so weird in your way of reasoning.
Young men, marry a woman that is ready to grow with you, not most of these gold diggers and their family out there turning marriage to biz.
@winexviv I wish them the very best and pray that we remain consistent in celebrating this type of things in Nigeria and stop giving accolades to bad cultures and practices
You have a new work offer. But you have to accept one in 5 seconds.
- 7 million/month in Kano
- 3.7 million/month in Benin
- 2.3 million/month in Kogi
- 3.8 million/month in Ibadan
- 860k/month in Lagos
- 1.8 million/month in Abuja
Which are you going for ???