God's Glory Church

“He was punished for our peace, but with His wounds we are healed!” — Isaiah 53:5

Before James Caviezel played the role of Jesus in the film “The Passion of the Christ”, director Mel Gibson warned that the work would be extremely difficult and could negatively affect his career in Hollywood. Caviezel took on the role anyway, saying, “I think we should do it, even if it’s going to be difficult.”

During filming, Kevizel was struck by lightning, lost 20 kilograms, and was accidentally whipped during a whipping scene. After filming ended, he stated, “I didn’t want people to see me. I just wanted them to see Jesus. Because of that, conversion will happen.” The film had a profound effect on Kevizel himself and on the other participants of the filming, and only God knows how many of the millions of people who watched it changed their lives.

The Passion of the Christ is the time of Jesus’ greatest suffering, beginning with His glorious entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday and ending with betrayal, mockery, scourging and crucifixion. Stories about this are contained in all four Gospels.

In the 53rd chapter of the Book of the Prophet Isaiah, His sufferings and their consequences are prophesied: “He was wounded for our sins, He was tormented for our transgressions, His punishment was for our peace, and with His wounds we are healed” (v. 5). “All of us have gone astray like those sheep” (v. 6). Because of Jesus’ death and resurrection, we can have peace with God. His suffering made it possible for us to be with God.

What aspect of Christ’s life has the greatest impact on you? How does His suffering affect you?

Dear Savior, it is difficult to express how grateful I am that You suffered, died and rose again for me. Thank you!

By Alison Kieda