Why Have You Forsaken Me? Psalm 22:1-21

“For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering. For he who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one source. That is why he is not ashamed to call them brothers, saying, “I will tell of your name to my brothers; in the midst of the congregation I will sing your praise.” (Hebrews 2:10–12, ESV)

“I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” (John 10:11)

Abandoned & Alone Why Have You Forsaken Me? Psalm 22:1-21

“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, from the words of my groaning? O my God, I cry by day, but you do not answer, and by night, but I find no rest.” (Psalm 22:1–2)

Matthew 27:45-46

Luke 22:41-42

John 16:32

2 Corinthians 5:21

Galatians 3:13

1 John 2:2

“For this reason the Father loves me, because I lay down my life that I may take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from my Father.” (John 10:17–18)

“Yet you are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel “Yet you are holy, enthroned on the praises of Israel. In you our fathers trusted; they trusted, and you delivered them. To you they cried and were rescued; in you they trusted and were not put to shame.” (Psalm 22:3–5)

Scorned & Despised Why Have You Forsaken Me? Psalm 22:1-21

“But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by mankind and despised by the people. All who see me mock me; they make mouths at me; they wag their heads; “He trusts in the LORD; let him deliver him; let him rescue him, for he delights in him!” (Psalm 22:6–8)

Matthew 27:39-44

Isaiah 52:14

Isaiah 53:3

“Yet you are he who took me from the womb; you made me trust you at my mother’s breasts. On you was I cast from my birth, and from my mother’s womb you have been my God. Be not far from me, for trouble is near, and there is none to help.” (Psalm 22:9–11)

Surrounded & Condemned Why Have You Forsaken Me? Psalm 22:1-21

“Many bulls encompass me; strong bulls of Bashan surround me; they open wide their mouths at me, like a ravening and roaring lion… For dogs encompass me; a company of evildoers encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet—” (Psalm 22:12–13, 16)

“I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint; my heart is like wax; it is melted within my breast; my strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue sticks to my jaws; you lay me in the dust of death.” (Psalm 22:14–15)

“For dogs encompass me; a company of evildoers encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet— I can count all my bones— they stare and gloat over me;” (Psalm 22:16–17)

“they divide my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots.” (Psalm 22:18)

John 19:1-6

John 19:23-24, 28, 36

“But you, O LORD, do not be far off “But you, O LORD, do not be far off! O you my help, come quickly to my aid! Deliver my soul from the sword, my precious life from the power of the dog! Save me from the mouth of the lion! You have rescued me from the horns of the wild oxen!” (Psalm 22:19–21)

Why Have You Forsaken Me? Psalm 22:1-21

Acts 2:22-28

“And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart.” (Luke 18:1)