The Crucifixion Scene

 When Jesus was crucified, He uttered poignant, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” These words are recorded in both Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34. Let’s explore the significance of this cry:

  1. The Crucifixion Scene:

    • Jesus was hanging on the cross, enduring immense physical pain and emotional anguish.
    • Darkness covered the land from the sixth hour until the ninth hour (Matthew 27:45).
    • About the ninth hour (around 3:00 PM), Jesus cried out with a loud voice.

  2. The Cry:

    • Jesus said, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” which means, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” (Matthew 27:46).
    • This cry reflects Jesus’ deep distress and sense of abandonment.

  3. The Meaning:

    • Jesus, who was sinless, took upon Himself the sins of humanity. He became a sin for us (2 Corinthians 5:21).
    • In that moment, Jesus fell under the judgment of God—not because of His own sins, but because of ours.
    • The cry reveals the weight of our sin and the separation it caused between Jesus and God.
    • It echoes Psalm 22, a messianic psalm, where King David shares a vision of what will happen to the Lord’s Messiah.
    • Psalm 22:1 begins with the exact words: “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”
    • Jesus, by quoting this verse, points to the fulfillment of prophecy and the depth of His sacrifice.

  4. Psalm 22:

    • Psalm 22 describes the suffering of the Messiah.
    • Verses in Psalm 22 parallel the crucifixion narrative:
      • Mocking by enemies (Psalm 22:6-8; Matthew 27:35-44, Mark 15:29-32).
      • Division of garments by casting lots (Psalm 22:18; Matthew 27:35).
      • Lament and dependence upon God (Psalm 22:3-5, 9-11, 19-31).

  5. God’s Love and Redemption:

    • Despite feeling forsaken, Jesus’ cry reveals His dependence on God and gratitude for His grace.
    • God’s love for humanity was fully realized through Jesus’ sacrifice.
    • The cross symbolizes redemption, reconciliation, and restoring our relationship with God.

In that moment of agony, Jesus bore our sins and experienced separation from God so that we might find forgiveness and eternal life through Him.

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