Psalm 22, Part 1: Lament of the Anointed in His Suffering

October 6, 2022Posted inPsalms Commentary
There are several quotations from and references to Psalm 22 in the gospels. Matthew 27:46: And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is, My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? Matthew 27:42,43: He saved others; Himself He cannot save. If He is…

Christ in the Psalms of Suffering

June 23, 2022Posted inPsalms Commentary
To speak of Messianic psalms as if there are only a few psalms that speak prophetically of the sufferings and glory of our Lord Jesus Christ is a serious mistake. Christ’s presence in the psalms is pervasive.  They are his songs first, and ours only as we are one with him. One of the best…