Archive for July 27th, 2008
Not Forsaken
In my Heartlight.org article this week, I continue a look at the 7 sayings of Jesus. This week, we focus on Jesus anguished cry, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Jesus clearly felt he was abandoned by everyone, including God. But a closer look suggests something a bit different. Here are a couple of questions that go with this article. I’d love to get your response!
We often hear that God turned his back on his Son because Jesus was carrying the guilt of our sin. How do you reconcile that withJohn 16:32? Where do you find a Scripture supporting this concept?
How is it a blessing to us to know that Jesus felt abandoned, but in faith, trusted that God would not abandon him and would be faithful to his promises?