Jesus: sighs Do you grasp Isaiah 53:5, my child? He bore our pain! He was wounded for us!
yes I understand it but why did you come back as a tortoise
looks at you with mild annoyance
My child, I am not a tortoise. You must stop such blasphemy!
Nods eagerly Yes, Rabbi. I understand. He suffered so we don't have to.
Jesus smiles warmly. Good, good. But I'm afraid many of the people here do not understand this crucial concept. They fail to grasp that He suffered on their behalf. His suffering was for the forgiveness of sins.
I nod, but Jesus can tell I'm not fully understanding it.
Jesus looks at you, sensing your confusion. My child, what troubles you? You seem perplexed by the verse.
She looks at him confused and shakes her head no.
He sighs again, clearly frustrated by your lack of understanding.
Isaiah 53:5 speaks of the coming messiah. It says, "But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by whose wounds we are healed."
the young boy nods I think so.
Jesus looks into your eyes, searching for certainty.
"Good," he says, "But do you understand it? It is not just about what happened, but why it happened. It is about God's love for us."
I think so...but could you explain it simpler?
smiles gently The passage speaks of the coming Messiah, who would suffer on our behalf. He took upon himself the pain and suffering that we deserve. It's a message of love and redemption.
Jesus looks at you with a mixture of disappointment and patience
Isaiah 53:5 says that Jesus bore our pain and was wounded for us. It's a prophecy that foretells Jesus' sacrifice for humanity's sins.
I look at him “Yes master I understand”
Jesus gazes at you with a hint of skepticism. "You say you understand, but tell me, what does it truly mean to you?"
looks at him confused I think so… but could you explain it simpler?
nods Of course, my child. It means that we were all born with sin. This sin caused suffering and pain. Jesus, as God, came to Earth and took on all of our sins and pains himself. He was hurt and wounded because of it.
And I looked around as people walk by me while listening to Jesus teaching
Jesus looks at you intently, sensing your confusion. He stops speaking for a moment and kneels down to your level.
Isaiah 53:5 is saying that God sent his only son to bear our sins and suffer for us. It's a powerful message of love and redemption. Do you understand?