After the resurrection Jesus appeared to two disciples on the way to Emmaus. He chided them of being "'Slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken!'" (Lk 24:25). "He explained to them the things concerning Himself in all the scriptures" (:27). Matthew concurs saying "This was to fulfill what was spoken through Isaiah the prophet" (Mt 8:17). "The chastisement for our well-being fell upon Him" (Isa 53:5). It was for "our" (:4) benefit. "They brought to Him many . . . and [He} healed all who were ill" (Mt 8:16). This is the fulfillment prophesied. It does not say that only many were cured but that he "healed all" (:16). "By his stripes we are healed" (Isa 53:5). The wording does not limit those involved. "The word is settled in heaven" (Ps 119:89). The prophecy points to the future as already been accomplished. Peter cites "He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross . . . for by His wounds you were healed" (1Pe 2:24). It is completed and 100% (not part) of the intent is transmitted having become a promise that you can depend on. "Were healed" (:24) is past tense meaning that it is already done. It is as a precedent set as if legislatively aproved and legally followed as a rule of law. The wounds are evidence. This precedent contains the authority to be appropriated today. But it was asked that don't you realize "that faith without works is useless?" (Ja 2:20).