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Psalm 22 - Phil Kendon

Psalm 22 - Phil Kendon

Some of the Old Testament prophecies about Jesus were recognised in advance. But other prophecies only became clear after they were fulfilled. They were hidden until the events they spoke about came to pass. Psalm 22 falls into that hidden category. It was written by King David about 1,000 years before Jesus was born. David wrote about himself and his own experience using figurative and creative language. But that language becomes a literal and physical description of the actual events of Jesus’ death. And so, we have a prophecy about Jesus written 1,000 years before his birth and hidden among the Old Testament writings until Jesus himself quoted it on the cross.

Locations & Times

Redeemer Church Mauritius

Mauritius

Sunday 9:30 AM

1. The prophecy and its fulfilment

- Psalm 22 is quoted numerous times in the New Testament about Jesus, including Matt 27:46, Matt 27:39-41, Matt 27:43, John 19:28, Luke 23:33, Matt 27:35, and Heb 2:12.
- The psalm is about Jesus, but it's also about King David, and also about us.
2. I am in trouble

- The psalmist feels abandoned by God and mocked by unbelievers even though he is one of God’s people and knows God’s hand of grace over his life.
3. I cry for help

- The psalmist is surrounded by strong enemies and feels overwhelmed. His only hope is salvation from God.
4. I testify

- Every human being has the choice to honour God for his help or to take his help for granted and ignore his grace.
5. The ends of the earth

- God’s salvation is not only about our present trials but about his redemption that reaches every generation, culture, and class, and that will be ultimately fulfilled when Jesus returns.
Remember:
Those who seek the LORD will praise him
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