Playlist: God, Forsaking Jesus Christ (topic)
Did God the Father Forsake Jesus Christ?
Sermon by David C. GrabbeJesus Christ, on the cross, expressed a profound sense of abandonment by God when he cried out, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" This moment is often interpreted as Jesus experiencing the full weight of human sin and separation from God. Theologically, this cry is seen as Jesus taking upon himself the curse of sin, …
The Last Words of Jesus Christ
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsJesus Christ, in His deepest agony on the stake at Calvary, cried out to His Father, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" This intense plea, spoken in Aramaic and recorded in both Matthew and Mark, revealed the profound sense of abandonment He felt. Hanging there, He was utterly alone, cut off from His heavenly Father, …
Final Words of Jesus on the Cross
Sermon by Clyde FinkleaThe seven last sayings of Christ were all determined well before the creation of the earth.
Scripture Fulfilled in Christ's Death
Sermon by Martin G. CollinsFour distinct Old Testament Messianic prophecies were fulfilled by Christ's death and cited by the Apostle John.
Jesus in the Feasts (Part Four): Atonement
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughIsaiah 53 and passages from the New Testament substantiate Christ's dual role in shedding His blood and bearing away sins, thereby reconciling humanity to God.
The Messiah in Three Psalms
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingPsalms 22, 23 and 24 form a trilogy, each part of of which is a Messianic prophecy that tells a part of the Gospel of God's Kingdom.
The Unity of Atonement
Sermonette by Austin Del CastilloWe fast to learn humility, sacrifice, and empathy towards our Savior, who had His blood shed and who bore our sins, being forsaken for our sakes.
Sin: The Wall That Separates
Sermonette by Ted E. BowlingOur sins separate us from God; if we want to walk with God, it must be without sin. It is for our benefit that God holds such a high standard.
The Cursed Redeemer
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughHanging on a tree was designated the punishment for the worst kind of sin. Jesus was hung on a tree, having fulfilled the curse of the law for us.
Curses
Sermonette by Martin G. CollinsUttering curses with the desire to inflict pain upon someone is as old as humanity. The Bible calls for the death penalty for cursing parents or dignitaries.
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Ten): Where Is Israel Today?
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughNo matter how scattered Israel is, God will not lose the smallest grain. Using Jerusalem as a reference point, Israel dispersed north and west into Europe.