Jesus Christ came to redeem the whole of human nature. All that happened to Him in His human nature was at the service of the Revelation of the Father and the gift of Salvation and Redemption won for us through the grace of the Holy Spirit operating in that nature. The suffering of Jesus, physical and personal, reveals to us how intimately one with us He is.
When Jesus was scourged, the cruelty of human beings to other human beings was made known without any hiddenness. An innocent Lamb, One Who was guilty of no crime -- declared innocent by Pontius Pilate himself -- was made to suffer in His very flesh. The mortification of the flesh that was inflicted on Him shows the strength inherent in our human nature. He kept going even after such ill treatment.
Our "sins of the flesh" are met with redemption through the scourging of the Lord. He took upon Himself the guilt of us all. Mercy was given mercilous punishment, and He met it with meekness. Compassion for the sufferings of the Lord leads us to have a greater compassion for our brothers and sisters, even those who treat us with cruelty.
God has redeemed us through Jesus Christ. "By His stripes, we are healed."
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