A leap of faith has no bounds.

Changing the way you live.          When Jesus, hanging on the cross, cried out, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” (found in Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34), it was a profound moment with deep theological significance. Let’s explore the meaning behind this agonizing cry:

1. The Context:

   • Jesus’ words echo the opening line of Psalm 22, a powerful and prophetic psalm attributed to King David.
   • By quoting this psalm, Jesus was not merely expressing personal anguish but intentionally invoking Scripture to convey a profound message.

2. Theological Significance:

   • Atonement for Sin: Jesus bore the weight of humanity’s sin upon himself. He became the sacrificial Lamb, paying the penalty for our transgressions. In that moment, he experienced separation from God—the ultimate consequence of sin.
   • Divine Abandonment: The cry reflects the depth of Jesus’ suffering. As the sinless Son of God, he willingly took upon himself the separation from the Father. God turned away because he could not see sin (Habakkuk 1:13).
   • Identification with Humanity: Jesus fully entered into our human experience. He felt the isolation, abandonment, and despair that sin brings. His cry resonates with the pain of all humanity.

3. The Fulfillment of Prophecy:

   • Psalm 22, although a lament, also contains elements of hope and trust in God’s ultimate deliverance. It describes the suffering of the righteous one and the victory that follows.
   • By quoting the first verse of Psalm 22, Jesus pointed to the entire psalm, which beautifully parallels the events of his crucifixion:
     • Mocking by enemies (Psalm 22:6-8; Matthew 27:35-44, Mark 15:29-32).
     • Division of garments (Psalm 22:18; Matthew 27:35).
     • A cry for deliverance (Psalm 22:19-31).
   • Jesus, even in his darkest hour, affirmed his dependence on God and the fulfillment of divine purposes.

In summary, Jesus’ cry from the cross reveals the depth of his sacrifice, the reality of sin’s consequences, and his identification with humanity. It also points to the fulfillment of ancient prophecies—a moment of agony and redemption. 🌟🙏🏼🔥 [⁽¹⁾]: 1(https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/my-god-my-god-why-have-you-forsaken-me.html) [⁽²⁾]: 2(https://www.gty.org/library/bibleqnas-library/QA0231/why-did-jesus-cry-my-god-my-god-why-have-you-forsaken-me) [⁽³⁾]: 3(https://connectusfund.org/matthew-27-46-meaning-of-why-have-you-forsaken-me) [⁽⁴⁾]: 4(https://billygraham.org/answer/did-god-really-forsake-jesus-when-he-was-dying-on-the-cross/) [⁽⁵⁾]: 5(https://billygraham.org/answer/why-does-jesus-says-god-has-forsaken-him-on-the-cross-how-could-god-have-abandoned-him-right-when-he-needed-god-the-most-will-god-ever-forsake-us/)