(Psa 22:1-5 NKJV)

My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? Why are You so far from helping Me, And from the words of My groaning? {2} O My God, I cry in the daytime, but You do not hear; And in the night season, and am not silent.

(Psa. 22:1-5 NKJV)

{3} But You are holy, Enthroned in the praises of Israel. {4} Our fathers trusted in You; They trusted, and You delivered them. {5} They cried to You, and were delivered; They trusted in You, and were not ashamed.

It is Natural for Us to Identify Key Themes We Find Memorable.

•Matthew: Sermon on the Mount

•Acts: Day of Pentecost

•1 Corinthians 13: Love

•1 Corinthians 15: Resurrection

•Psalm 23

Psalm 22

• Commonly called the fifth gospel

• Messianic prophecy

• Events of the cross

Events Reflecting the Cross

• The cry of anguish and shame- v. 1

• The mocking- v. 7-8

• Loss of strength- v. 14-15a

• Thirst- v. 15b

• Pierced hands and feet- v. 16

• Cast lots for clothing- v. 18

Distress Stated Twice for Emphasis

Reinforcement of the feeling of distance from God.

Psa. 22:11 NKJV be not far from me, for trouble is near; For there is none to help.

Verses 12-13, 16 Verses 20-21

• Bulls Sword

• Lion’s mouth Dogs

• Dogs Lion’s mouth

• Band of evildoers Wild oxen

x Chiasmus Structure

What the Psalm Means to Us

• A basis of trust• (Psa 22:4-5 NKJV) Our fathers

trusted in You; They trusted, and You delivered them. {5} They cried to You, and were delivered; They trusted in You, and were not ashamed.

What the Psalm Means to Us

It demonstrates that Jesus’ death was a part of the “eternal purpose and plan of God.

What the Psalm Means to Us

At times we may feel distanced from God but He is there and concerned for those who are people of faith.

What the Psalm Means to Us

• It is never said in scripture that God turned his face from Jesus.

• (Psa. 22:24 NKJV) For He has not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; Nor has He hidden His face from Him; But when He cried to Him, He heard.

What the Psalm Means to Us

• It mirrors us in the plan of God.

• Future generations are to be told about him.

• (Psa. 22:31 NKJV) They will come and declare His righteousness to a people who will be born, That He has done this.