What significance do "pierced my hands and feet" hold for believers today? Setting the Scene—Psalm 22:16 “For dogs surround me; a band of evil men encircles me; they pierced my hands and feet.” A Remarkable Prophecy • Written by David roughly a millennium before crucifixion was even practiced in Israel • Describes a literal piercing, anticipating the exact manner of Jesus’ death (John 19:17-18, 23-24) • Underscores that every word of Scripture is precise, intentional, and trustworthy (2 Peter 1:19) Fulfilled in Christ • Nails driven through Jesus’ wrists and feet on the cross (Luke 24:39-40) • Eyewitness testimony of the wounds: “Put your finger here; see My hands” (John 20:27) • Zechariah echoes the same image: “They will look on Me, the One they have pierced” (Zechariah 12:10) Why It Matters to Believers Today 1. Confidence in the Bible’s Reliability – A prophecy so specific and historically verified builds unshakable trust (Isaiah 46:9-10). 2. Assurance of a Completed Salvation – The pierced hands and feet mark the full payment for sin (Colossians 2:13-14). 3. Invitation to Deeper Worship – Those scars forever testify to unfathomable love (Revelation 5:6-9). 4. Motivation for Holy Living – “You were bought at a price” (1 Corinthians 6:20); the wounds remind us our lives are not our own. 5. Comfort in Personal Suffering – The Savior empathizes with every hurt because His own body still bears the marks (Hebrews 4:15-16). 6. Fuel for Bold Witness – Prophecy fulfilled becomes a compelling gospel conversation starter (Acts 8:32-35). Responding to the Pierced Savior • Remember His wounds when taking the Lord’s Supper (1 Corinthians 11:23-26). • Let the certainty of prophecy anchor you in seasons of doubt. • Live each day “fixing our eyes on Jesus” (Hebrews 12:2), whose pierced hands now intercede for you (Romans 8:34). |
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