I see Jesus as <strong>the</strong> whip begins <strong>to</strong>slash across His back. The soldiergives it a jerk so one of <strong>the</strong> balls with<strong>the</strong> crushed glass will come rakingacross <strong>the</strong> skin. Not only is <strong>the</strong>lea<strong>the</strong>r thong breaking <strong>the</strong> skin, butJesus’ back is being ripped open bycrushed glass.I see Jesus’ back begin <strong>to</strong> bleed.Blood begins <strong>to</strong> splatter all over <strong>the</strong>soldier—<strong>the</strong> precious blood of God’sSon! Blood that could save him. Bloodthat could cleanse him. But he doesn’teven realize it!The soldier does not realize that<strong>the</strong> stripes he has put on Jesus’ backare stripes for <strong>the</strong> healing of mankind.Some <strong>the</strong>ologians say <strong>the</strong>re were 39stripes <strong>to</strong> represent <strong>the</strong> 39 principalcauses of disease.The Bible says, “Who his own selfbare our sins in his own body on <strong>the</strong>tree . . . by whose stripes ye were healed”The soldier does not realize that <strong>the</strong>stripes he has put on Jesus’ back arestripes for <strong>the</strong> healing ofmankind.(1 Peter 2:24). Salvation and healinggo hand in hand, and we see this truthin this verse of Scripture.Yes, with Jesus’ stripes, your cancerdied. Your asthma died. Your rheumatismand arthritis died.Because of Who Jesus is, everyproblem must bow its knee.Because of Who Jesus is, crookedlegs can be straightened. Arms andlegs can grow out.The Word of God says that whenJesus Christ died on <strong>the</strong> Cross, He didcombat with Satan and defeated Him(Col. 2:15). Because we are in Christ, wehave <strong>the</strong> vic<strong>to</strong>ry that Christ won for us.Jesus is <strong>the</strong> mighty Conqueror, <strong>the</strong>mighty Deliverer, <strong>the</strong> One Who cantransform lives.Jesus is <strong>the</strong> Deliverer <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> one boundby alcohol, dope, or any kind of habit.Maybe you have vowed that youwere going <strong>to</strong> quit smoking, quit drinking,quit taking dope, quit doing this orthat, but you never have been able <strong>to</strong>.With Jesus you can be delivered fromsinful habits.At <strong>the</strong> mighty Name of Jesus, allknees shall bow.Because of <strong>the</strong> mighty Name ofJesus, we can receive anything that<strong>the</strong> Word promises. All things are oursbecause of Who Jesus is (1 Cor. 3:21).Jesus is our Vic<strong>to</strong>r. And because ofJesus, we have vic<strong>to</strong>ry over sin, disease,and any o<strong>the</strong>r thing that would hinderus from living <strong>the</strong> God-kind of life.Because of JesusPa c k a g eBecause of Jesus, you can experience salvation, healing, financialblessing, freedom, deliverance, and much more. That’s why wecreated <strong>the</strong> Because of Jesus Package. Theproducts in it will inspire you and stir you <strong>to</strong> anew understanding of <strong>the</strong> benefits of Communionand <strong>the</strong> reality of who you are in Christ.Order yours <strong>to</strong>day!Because of Jesus PackageChrist: The Bread of Life(2 CDs, Kenneth W. Hagin)Because of Jesus(free book, Kenneth W. Hagin)Special Offer: KIT08WF03CRegular Price: $18.95 ($22.74 Canada)FREESLIMLINEwith Purchase ofCD seriesSpecial Price: $14.00* ($16.80 Canada*)Plus Shipping and Handling*Special Offer expires June 30, 2008To order, visit us online at www.rhema.org/books<strong>to</strong>re, call 1-800-54-FAITH (543-2484),or mail <strong>the</strong> enclosed envelope. In Canada, call 1-866-70-RHEMA (707-4362).6 rhema.org
Pas<strong>to</strong>rs:See back coverfor specialinformation!SundayMay 4Help Take <strong>the</strong> Gospel<strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> Ends of <strong>the</strong> Earth“The goal of International RHEMA Day is <strong>to</strong> create a global networkof people <strong>to</strong> pray for and support RHEMA Bible Training Center,which trains and equips ministers for <strong>to</strong>morrow. For over 30 years,RHEMA Bible Training Center has offered sound biblical teachingand practical instruction in <strong>the</strong> field of ministry.”On May 4, 2008, an international family of believerswill band <strong>to</strong>ge<strong>the</strong>r in a special show of support forRHEMA Bible Training Center USA. Join us on InternationalRHEMA Day and help take <strong>the</strong> Gospel <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>ends of earth. With your prayer and financial support,RHEMA students are being trained as able ministers—ministers who will spread <strong>the</strong> Gospel and <strong>the</strong> messageof faith throughout <strong>the</strong> world!You can make a difference in <strong>the</strong> advancement of God’sKingdom by joining believers in churches worldwide as<strong>the</strong>y offer <strong>the</strong>ir prayers and financial support for RHE-MA USA. Be a part as hundreds of local congregationslift up <strong>the</strong> school in corporate prayer, receive specialofferings, and explain RHEMA’s biblical foundation andspiritual focus.For over 30 years, RHEMA has trained more than25,000 men and women <strong>to</strong> take <strong>the</strong> Gospel around<strong>the</strong> globe. The sun never sets on a RHEMA graduatepreaching <strong>the</strong> Gospel somewhere in <strong>the</strong> world. And<strong>the</strong> sun never sets on RHEMA’s commitment <strong>to</strong> teachGod’s people <strong>to</strong> pursue Him in faith.—Kenneth W. HaginHow You Can HelpPlease join your faith with thousands of Christians in churchesworldwide on May 4 in a show of support for RHEMA Bible TrainingCenter USA.• Pray for RHEMA Bible Training Center USA, its staff, and <strong>the</strong>current student body.• Support RHEMA Bible Training Center USA financially.• Share with o<strong>the</strong>rs about RHEMA Bible Training Center.Thank you for supporting RHEMA Bible Training Center USA.Toge<strong>the</strong>r, we are preparing laborers for a great harvest of soulsand fulfilling <strong>the</strong> Lord’s command <strong>to</strong> “Go ye in<strong>to</strong> all <strong>the</strong> world, andpreach <strong>the</strong> gospel <strong>to</strong> every creature” (Mark 16:15).To participate in International RHEMA Day 2008, visitwww.rhema.org/irdcall (918) 258-1588, ext. 2238, or use <strong>the</strong> enclosed envelope.Mention offer # KIT08WF2IRDrhema.org 7