Jesus Christ, in His deepest agony on the cross, cried out, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" during three hours of supernatural darkness. This intense plea revealed His profound sense of abandonment by His heavenly Father as He bore the weight of humanity's sins. Hanging alone, cut off from God, Jesus endured total isolation, reflecting sin's consequence. Despite this desolation, He addressed God as "My God," showing enduring trust. This separation, most painful in His sacrifice, began in Gethsemane and peaked at Calvary, emphasizing the immutable nature of God's laws, leaving no choice but for the Father to withdraw from His Son, who became sin for humanity.

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Did God the Father Forsake Jesus Christ?

Sermon by David C. Grabbe

Jesus 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, which results in a temporary separation from God the Father. This event underscores the gravity of sin and the depth of Jesus' sacrifice for humanity's redemption.

The Last Words of Jesus Christ

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

Jesus 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, bearing the weight of humanity's sins. This separation, experienced during three hours of supernatural darkness, reflected the stark reality of sin's consequence—total isolation from God. As He took on the sins of mankind, Jesus endured the pain and anguish of this disconnection, a state most of the world remains unaware of today. Despite this, His cry was not without faith; He still addressed the Father as "My God," showing His enduring trust even in desolation. This moment underscored the immutable nature of God's laws, leaving no alternative but for the Father to withdraw from His Son, who had become sin for humanity. Through this, Jesus fully comprehended the human experience of being cut off from God, enhancing His intercession for mankind with deeper meaning and commitment.

Jesus' Final Human Thoughts (Part One)

Article by Staff

In the final hours of His human life, Jesus experienced profound sorrow and distress, particularly as He faced separation from His heavenly Father. This intense agony, which began at Gethsemane, was marked by a sudden and deep sorrow that surpassed any human experience. As recorded in Matthew 27:46, about the ninth hour, Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, 'Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?' which translates to, 'My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?' This cry, derived from the Greek verb egkataleipo, reveals Jesus' anguished plea to His Father, questioning why He had been deserted and left behind in His suffering. This moment of being forsaken, of being cut off from communication with His perfect, loving, and eternal Father, was among the most painful aspects of His sacrifice, contributing significantly to the depth of His travail.

Final Words of Jesus on the Cross

Sermon by Clyde Finklea

During the crucifixion, as Jesus hung on the cross, He experienced immense suffering and abandonment. In the total darkness from noon to three o'clock, He cried out, quoting Psalm 22, expressing the anguish of being forsaken by God. At that moment, the weight of all the sins of the world was poured upon Him, and He bore this burden alone. Despite the mockery of those around Him, who taunted whether God would come to His rescue, Jesus endured this separation and suffering as part of His redemptive mission. His focus remained on fulfilling the purpose His Father had given Him, even in the deepest moment of isolation.

Scripture Fulfilled in Christ's Death

Sermon by Martin G. Collins

During the crucifixion, Jesus Christ experienced profound separation from God, as evidenced by His cry recorded in Matthew 27:46 and Mark 15:34, "Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?" which translates to, "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" This anguished utterance reveals the deep torment of being separated from the Father, a moment of intense suffering as He bore the penalty of sin, which is death and spiritual separation from God. This separation, described in Psalm 22:1, underscores the reality that Christ was forsaken, enduring the most terrifying experience of His life to accomplish salvation for humanity. Through this act, He faced the ultimate consequence of sin, ensuring that mankind could be reconciled to God.

Jesus in the Feasts (Part Four): Atonement

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Isaiah 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. Bowling

Psalms 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.

David the Prophet

'Prophecy Watch' by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

Among his many other accomplishments, King David was a significant prophet. Psalm 22, for example, is a clearly recognizable prophecy of Christ's suffering.

The Unity of Atonement

Sermonette by Austin Del Castillo

We 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. Bowling

Our 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. Ritenbaugh

Hanging 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. Collins

Uttering 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. Ritenbaugh

No 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.