In 1986, the American Medical Association published an article titled "The Physical Death of Jesus Christ". It details the entire process of Jesus' trial to His death on the cross.
In Luke 22, before Jesus is arrested, it is written that He was in great distress & sweating blood. Although rare, it is recognized as Hematidrosis, a condition caused by high levels of stress.
At the time, the crucifixion was considered the worst death for the worst of criminals. But this is not all Jesus faced. He endured whipping so severe that it tore the flesh from His body. He was beaten so horribly that His face was torn & His beard ripped.
A crown of thorns, 2-3 inches long cut deeply into His scalp. The leather whip used to flog Him had tiny iron balls & sharp bones. The balls caused internal injuries while the sharp bones ripped open His flesh. His skeletal muscles, veins, & bowels are exposed, causing major blood loss. Most men do not survive this kind of torture. After Jesus was severely flogged, He was forced to carry His cross while people mocked & spat on Him.
Crucifixion was a process meant to instill excruciating pain, creating a slow & agonizing death. Nails as long as 8 inches were driven into Jesus' wrists & feet. The Roman soldiers knew the tendons in the wrists would tear & break, forcing Jesus to use His back muscles to support Himself to breathe. Imagine the struggle, the pain, the courage...Jesus endured this reality for 3 hours!
The Gospel of John writes that after Jesus' death, a Roman soldier pierced His side with a spear & blood & water came out. Scientists explain that from hypovolemic shock, the rapid heart rate causes fluid to gather in the sack around the lungs & heart. The accumulation of fluid in the membrane around the heart is called a Pericardial effusion & the lungs is called a pleural effusion.
To the world, Christianity is as foolish as it can get. They believe it's for the weak. But when you are confronted by the reality of the cross, it's clearly not a pretty sight. It is brutal & horrific.
This is the weight Jesus carried. The weight of the sins of the world, all so that we can live. God's wrath is fully satisfied in Jesus. This is what it took. Repent & believe! Jesus is “God among us” in the flesh. Jesus is our Savior. Jesus loves you so much that He went through this spiritual and physical punishment for your sins and mine.
Jesus is the LORD, Almighty God, Everlasting Father.
Thank You, Jesus.
WHAT A YEAR!! Looking forward to 2026 Already.
Thank you for all the community and corporate support! TBC will be hosting another NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP in 2026! more to come...
Enjoy the MLB World Series and the off season!
I just made and my first DJ Studio mix (and published to @SoundCloud) after watching a great @WeAreCrossfader@DJstudio_app tutorial.
Here it is, please have a listen 😄
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The 2024 Intercounty Baseball League Championship Finals get underway tonight in Barrie when @IBLbaycats host @guelphroyals.
12 players on the rosters have either Major League or MILB experience.
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The Tecumseh Thunder claim the 13th national medal in TBC history in 17 appearances; a bronze 🥉 with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Team Alberta. This is the 5th national medal under the guidance of Head Coach Jamie Kell and his staff. 🥇🥇🥈🥉🥉 Congrats!
Here's the schedule for the Sr men's AAA national championship tournament, being hosted by the Tecumseh Thunder! Action begins tonight 18:30 with the opening ceremonies!
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One month away from an electric night at Lacasse Park. Opening Ceremonies and Home Run Derby for the Baseball Canada Senior Men's Championships. Come join us!