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: 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. 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. 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 me...