In this verse-by-verse teaching, we slow down and take a deeper look at Matthew 8:17 and its connection to Isaiah 53.

What did Matthew actually mean when he said Jesus “took our illnesses and bore our diseases”? Was he applying the Old Testament correctly—or stretching it?

This episode carefully walks through the tension between two common extremes:

• Dismissing healing as something that only happened in Jesus’ earthly ministry
• Or claiming that every believer should be physically healed right now if they just have enough faith

By examining the original Hebrew, the Septuagint, and how both Matthew and Peter use Isaiah 53, we uncover a richer, more complete picture of what Jesus accomplished.

You’ll see how:

• Isaiah’s prophecy speaks to both sin and its consequences
• Healing and forgiveness are deeply connected in Scripture
• Jesus’ miracles point forward to the cross—not just as signs, but as previews
• The phrase “by His wounds you have been healed” is gloriously true—but often misunderstood

This message also addresses the real-life impact of bad theology—how distorted views of healing can lead to guilt, confusion, or even broken faith.

At the center of it all is this truth:
Jesus has secured our healing—but its fullness is ultimately realized in Him, not demanded from Him.

This is a grounded, Scripture-centered look at healing, faith, and the finished work of Christ—one that protects both truth and people.