Bishop Noel Jones // THERE IS HEALING IN HIS // FLASHBACK FRIDAY

Main message: The sermon expounds Isaiah 53 and moves into the passion of Christ, arguing that Isaiah's prophecy finds its fulfillment in Jesus’ suffering, death, and atonement — "by his stripes we are healed" — and calling believers to faithful, compassionate, sacrificial living and praise amid persecution.

Key points:

• Isaiah prophesied in a time of Israel’s persistent sin and impending judgment; Isaiah mourned the people's fate while denouncing their hypocrisy and failed leadership.
• God redirected Isaiah from immediate rebuke to a future vision of the Messiah; Isaiah 53 anticipates a suffering servant who bears our transgressions.
• The preacher vividly describes Gethsemane and the crucifixion to show Jesus’ agony, obedience ("not my will but thy will be done"), and substitutionary suffering that secures healing, forgiveness, and deliverance.
• Suffering has purpose: Jesus’ wounds enable our healing and equip believers to comfort and help others who suffer; personal trials test and deepen genuine devotion.
• Practical exhortations: continue to love and forgive enemies, praise God in hardship, refuse retaliation (leave vengeance to God), and remember Christ’s sacrifice through communion.

Scriptures mentioned: Isaiah 53, Isaiah 30:9, Isaiah (general), Job, Jonah, James