AMAZING PSALM 22

It’s the 22^nd so I get treated again to the 22^nd Psalm which is amazing!

When Jesus hung on the cross and uttered “My God, my God, why has’t Thou forsaken me?” The crowd around was wondering if Elijah would come in his chariot, or if something spectacular would occur.

But the scribes in the crowd, who memorized scripture, and recited Psalms based on being given the first phrase or two, would have immediately thought through Psalm 22, and perhaps for some the scales of disbelief fell from their eyes.

Psalm 22 is a vivid prophecy over 400 years earlier of what the Messiah would go through if put to death on the cross. Let’s look at the words: (I’ve put the crucifixion account references as links)

6 But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by men and despised by the people. 7 All who see me mock me; they hurl insults, shaking their heads: 8 “He trusts in the LORD; let the LORD rescue him. Let him deliver him, since he delights in him.” 14 I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint. 15 My strength is dried like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to the roof of my mouth; you lay me in the dust of death. 16 Dogs have surrounded me; a bend of evil men has encircled me, they have pierced my hands and my feet. 17 I can count all my bones; people stare and gloat over me. 18 They divide my garments among them and cost lots for my clothing.

Such amazing prophecy! Such amazing composure, to in death not only say “Father forgive them for the know not what they do, “ but also to try to witness to the scribes one last time.

I have to conclude as the centurion at the cross did, when Jesus breathed His last, “Truly, this must be the Son of God!”

Blessings