Psalm 22: Messianic?
Psalm 22 is believed by many to be messianic in nature. In other words, this psalm is believed to predict or foreshadow not only the existence and coming of Jesus Christ but the Crucifixion. This psalm is believed to be written originally more than 500 years before the birth of Jesus Christ and contains content that closely parallels the events of the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. While some believe that this verse was written about someone else and was not meant to refer to the future Messiah, the content of the psalm makes a strong case of being focused on Jesus Christ and the Crucifixion.
The first verse of the Psalm 22 begins with: "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me,?" a direct parallel to the description recorded in Matthew 27:46.
Verse 7 says: "All who see me mock me; they hurl insults, shaking their heads." Psalm 22 (Matthew 27:39)
Verse 8 says: "He trusts in the Lord,” they say, “let the Lord rescue him. Let him deliver him, since he delights in him.” Psalm 22 (Matthew 27:43)
Verse 16 says: "Dogs surround me, a pack of villains encircles me; they pierce[e] my hands and my feet." Psalm 22 (John 19:37, Zechariah 12:10)
Verse 17 says: "All my bones are on display; people stare and gloat over me." Psalm 22 (Matthew 27:39, John 19:37, Zechariah 12:10)
Verse 18 says: "They divide my clothes among them and cast lots for my garment." Psalm 22 (Matthew 27:35)
Psalm 22 is believed to be written by David, who is known as an ancestor of the line of Jesus Christ, and Jesus is known as the "Son of David" in addition to the "Son of Man" and "Son of God". Some may say this verse was written about someone else, maybe even David, but the content gives strong evidence of Jesus and the Crucifixion event.
The first verse of the Psalm 22 begins with: "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me,?" a direct parallel to the description recorded in Matthew 27:46.
Verse 7 says: "All who see me mock me; they hurl insults, shaking their heads." Psalm 22 (Matthew 27:39)
Verse 8 says: "He trusts in the Lord,” they say, “let the Lord rescue him. Let him deliver him, since he delights in him.” Psalm 22 (Matthew 27:43)
Verse 16 says: "Dogs surround me, a pack of villains encircles me; they pierce[e] my hands and my feet." Psalm 22 (John 19:37, Zechariah 12:10)
Verse 17 says: "All my bones are on display; people stare and gloat over me." Psalm 22 (Matthew 27:39, John 19:37, Zechariah 12:10)
Verse 18 says: "They divide my clothes among them and cast lots for my garment." Psalm 22 (Matthew 27:35)
Psalm 22 is believed to be written by David, who is known as an ancestor of the line of Jesus Christ, and Jesus is known as the "Son of David" in addition to the "Son of Man" and "Son of God". Some may say this verse was written about someone else, maybe even David, but the content gives strong evidence of Jesus and the Crucifixion event.
