Tag: Psalm 22

The psalm started with the Anointed alone, suffering, and crying out, “My God, my God,. why have you forsaken me?” He is tortured and suffers death. Then the Lord saves him. All now know that God has not hidden his face from him. A celebration and praise ensues. A revelation of God has been made […]

This gospel prophecy continues with a proclamation that the Gentles will accept the message of Jesus and the apostles. Jesus told the apostles and his other disciples to go to the ends of the earth with the proclamation of the redemption he preached. (Matthew 28:16-20; Mark 16:15-19; Luke 24:45-48; Acts 1:7-9) They did. Now I, […]

“Lebab haya ad” is Hebrew for “may your hearts live forever!” and “your heart shall live forever!” So much time, effort, and expense is spent to extend life. I watch what I eat – most of the time. I exercise – when I can. And I avoid dangerous situations – except when I am adventurous, […]

The psalm begins with the despondent crying in desperation, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from the words of my groaning?” Others trusted the Anointed One and were delivered. Yet the Holy One who saved others could not save himself. He was […]

What is praise? Is it linked to fear of the LORD? What are honor and reverence and are they linked to praise? With a crescendo’s pinnacle, the author of this verse commands these three. (note the exclamation points) “You who fear the LORD, praise him! All you descendants of Jacob, honor him! Revere him, all […]

Agony has not quenched the fire of faith and love for God. The author proclaims though distressed confidence enough to request, “But you, O LORD, be not far off; O my Strength, come quickly to help me. Deliver… rescue… save…” With his last breath while on the cross Jesus prayed, “Father, into your hands I […]

David wrote a psalm about a fierce conflict he was forced to endure because of his enemy’s pursuit wanting to end his life. Did he know that he was prophesying about his Master’s trials and crucifixion? Bashan was the northernmost region of Palestine east of the Jordan River. Their bulls were among the strongest in […]

Jesus was betrayed by a close follower and turned over to the religious leaders. (Matthew 10:4, 26:14, 16, 47-49; Mark 14:43-45; Luke 22:48) When arrested the rest of his followers deserted him and fled. (Matthew 26:56; Mark 14:50) Simon, whom Jesus called Peter (meaning the rock) denied him three times. Peter walked away from Jesus […]

Jesus was humiliated, scorned, insulted, ridiculed, and despised as he hung on the cross. No wonder for the torture alone spawned hideous revulsion. A later regretted glimpse of the guilty crucified would turn the stomach and head. The prophecy in these three verses was fulfilled during the passion of Christ. Worms, maggots, and grubs with […]

When anguish, pain, suffering, sorrow, depression, loneliness, betrayal, and bankruptcy become constant demanding partners the godly press their anguish knees in the soil at the base of Jesus’ empty cross as their tears water splintered prayers. My fathers of faith trusted in Jesus; fathers such as David, the author of Psalm 22. They cried to […]

The psalm that follows this one (Psalm 23) is known by more modern-day parishioners than this one. However, this one is alluded to and quoted by the apostles more than all the other psalms. (Matthew 27:35, 39, 43, 46; Mark 15:34; John 19:23-24, 28, 34; Romans 10:19, 11:13-14; Hebrews 2:12) Jesus voiced verse 1a in […]