This sermon explores the profound significance of Jesus' wounds after His resurrection. When Jesus appeared to His disciples, He displayed the marks of His crucifixion to Thomas, transforming disbelief into faith (John 20:27). These marks were not hidden; they were a testimony of His victory over sin and death. They are not symbols of shame but of love, sacrifice, and divine mercy.

Throughout Scripture, marks hold deep meanings. The mark of Cain (Genesis 4:15) was both a symbol of judgment and mercy. It protected Cain despite his sin, illustrating God’s patient compassion. Jesus’ marks, in contrast, are the ultimate sign of divine love and sacrifice, where judgment was poured on Him instead of us. His scars are the eternal proof of God’s love—forever visible in His body.

The sermon also connects Jesus’ wounds to the covenantal mark of circumcision (Genesis 17:11) and the servant’s ear piercing (Exodus 21:5-6). Circumcision represented a commitment to God’s covenant, while the pierced ear symbolized voluntary servitude. Jesus' scars embody both—His marks are a sign of the new covenant and of His willing servanthood, bearing our sins out of love.

In contrast, the mark of the beast (Revelation 13:16-18) represents forced allegiance to evil, while Jesus’ scars are voluntary symbols of hope and victory. His wounds are eternal, visible in heaven (Revelation 5:6), testifying to God’s love for humanity. They are not just relics of suffering but the crown of His eternal glory.

For believers, these marks challenge us to reflect Christ’s love, humility, and sacrifice. They call us to bear the spiritual marks of Christ in our lives, becoming living testimonies of His transforming grace. The marks of Jesus are the eternal proof of divine mercy, victory, and unchanging love.