Why Did Jesus Feel Forsaken?
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Before Jesus died on the cross, the gospel accounts record
seven specific statements that He made.
Perhaps
the most enigmatic of these comes from Matthew's gospel.
On
the day of Jesus' crucifixion, the sky grew dark from around noon until 3:00
p.m.
During this time, Christ cried out, "Eli, Eli, lema sabachtani," a phrase that presents
a number of questions.
The
phrase likely consists of both Hebrew (Eli)
and Aramaic (lema sabachthani),
which was the common language of the people in Israel at the time.
This
would explain why bystanders assumed Jesus called for Elijah in Matthew 27:47.
(Eli, Eli sounds
similar to 'Eliyahu, the Hebrew for Elijah).
The writer, however, provides the correct translation for us: "My
God, my God, why have you forsaken me?"
Jesus
knew His mission on earth would take Him to the cross, since He told His
disciples this would happen on a number of occasions.
So,
the cry did not imply bewilderment and was intended for the bystanders, many of
whom failed to understand.
Matthew,
however, wanted the readers to see the deeper meaning.
While such a proclamation from someone who is both fully God and fully human may seem odd, Matthew's gospel in particular emphasizes how the events of the crucifixion correlate with Psalm 22.
Jesus
presents the ultimate example of the innocent sufferer, which is the focus of
that psalm.
So, Jesus' cry should be considered in the context of
innocent suffering that looks forward to a day when "All the ends of the earth
shall remember and turn to the Lord" (Psalm 22:27).
In
other words, Jesus took the wrath of God-forsakenness on Himself.
Although
innocent, He took the punishment so that others could be saved.
God the
Father chose to send Jesus to the cross to show His love and the seriousness of
our sin.
Jesus accepted to take our punishment, to save all who would believe.
Why
not receive
God's gift of salvation and become His child?
Open
your heart and say this prayer:
“Father God, I confess I am
a sinner and my sins have separated me from You.
I am truly sorry. I now want to turn away from
my past sinful life and live a new life pleasing to You.
Please forgive me, and help
me avoid sinning again.
I believe that Your Son,
Jesus Christ died for my sins, was resurrected from the dead, is alive, and
hears my prayer.
I invite Jesus to become the
Lord of my life, to rule and reign in my heart from this day forward. Thank You
that according to Your Word, I am now born again.
Please send your Holy Spirit
to help me obey You, and to do Your will for the rest of my life. I promise to
study Your Word - the Bible.
Use me for Your glory.
In Jesus' Name I pray.
Amen.”
"WHOSOEVER shall
call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved," (Romans 10:13).
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