| Crucifixion Psalm 22 |
Created Date: 5-May-2016 |
| Jesus' Experience on the Cross |
Last updated: 20-Nov-2021 |
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| 1 | Summary | 2 | Scriptures with Double and Prophetic Meanings |
| 3 | Crucifixion Experience Described in Psalm 22 | 4 | One Small Proof of the Bible Authenticity |
| 5 | The Lamb Slain for the World | 6 | Bulls of Bashan |
Psalm 22, which was written by King David, has a double meaning and prophecy as does many scriptures. This Psalm is written as if it is dictated, first person singular by Jesus Christ as He describes the crucifixion occurring.
One of the best well known examples of so many scriptures that have additional meanings, is in both Ezekiel 28:11-19 and also in Isaiah 14:3-23 where the scriptures are referring to the King of Tyre but goes past the reference to the King to describe Lucifer. As mentioned by many Biblical Scholars, it is impossible for the writers of the Scriptures to have created and written so many prophecies with parallel scriptures that are contained in the entire Bible.
In modern times, there are those who specialize in the science of encryptions and preventing loss of message content in times of war. The Bible is written in such a way that if pages or books are removed from the Bible, then the Bible will still contain the intended message which God has desired. The Bible already contained the data loss prevention techniques before it was a science. To illustrate the point, there is no specific book and chapter to learn about Salvation as it is contained in many Scriptural areas.
In Psalm 22:16-18, the verses describe the nailing on the Cross and His clothes being given to the winner of a game of chance.
| Psalm 22:16-18 | 16 Dogs surround me, a pack of villains encircles me; they pierce my hands and my feet. 17 All my bones are on display; people stare and gloat over me. 18 They divide my clothes among them and cast lots for my garment |
| Mark 15:24 | They nailed his hands and feet to the cross. The soldiers divided his clothing among themselves by rolling dice to see who would win them. |
| John 19:24 | 24 so they said to one another, “Let us not tear it, but cast lots for it to see whose it shall be.” This was to fulfill the Scripture which says, “They divided my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots.” So the soldiers did these things, |
In Psalm 22:1, we see that "my God" is referenced twice and also the writer says God has forsaken him. When Jesus was on the cross, Jesus Christ was taking our place where God poured out the wrath that we deserved on Him. We will never truly understand that event on this side of eternity. The reason why "my God" is referenced twice is because it is directed to God the Father and God the Holy Spirit.
| Psalm 22:1 |
My God, my
God, why hast thou
forsaken me? Why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my groaning? |
| Matthew 27:46 | And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? |
In Psalm 22:7-8, we read that there are those who are mocking and "saying that you should commit yourself unto Jehovah, let him deliver him..."
| Psalm 22:7-8 | 7. All they that see me laugh me to scorn: They shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying, 8 Commit thyself unto Jehovah; let him deliver him: Let him rescue him, seeing he delighteth in him. |
| Mark 15:29-30 | 29 Those who passed by shook their heads and spitefully ridiculed him, saying, “Aha! You boasted that you could destroy the temple and rebuild it in three days. 30 Why don’t you save yourself now? Just come down from the cross!” |
| Mark 15:43 | He trusteth on God; let him deliver him now, if he desireth him: for he said, I am the Son of God |
In Psalm 22:14, we read "I am poured out like water" is prophecy to the Roman Spear where "water came out". In verse 15, "my tongue leaveth to my jaws;" which points to His thirst.
| Psalm 22:14-15 | 14 I am poured out like water, And all my bones are out of joint: My heart is like wax; It is melted within me. 15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd; And my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; |
| John 19:28-29 | 28 After this, Jesus, knowing that all things had already been accomplished, to fulfill the Scripture, said, "I am thirsty." 29 A jar full of sour wine was standing there; so they put a sponge full of the sour wine upon a branch of hyssop and brought it up to His mouth. |
| John 19:34 | But one of the soldiers pierced His side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out. |
If the Bible was a collection of myths, embellished stories and fabricated conjectures: then we would expect the hero of God:
Never in a fabricated story book would we expect God to be
In many, many ways the Bible proves itself, but the details of what Jesus Christ did which did not involve immediate revenge and glory, like a Hollywood movie would do in their plot. This gives us a great deal of confidence and increase of Faith for what Jesus Christ was accomplishing. Note that in the future time of Revelation 1:7, Jesus Christ does begin a process in "His Second Coming" where Jesus Christ is given the Glory, Victory and Justice!
There are so many more scriptures of prophecy in the Old Testament concerning the Messiah. Below are some additional scriptures that relate to the process leading up to the Crucifixion.
In Isaiah 50:6 and Isaiah 52:14 we are given a description of Jesus Christ after the beating He took from the Roman Guards which left Jesus Christ unrecognizable Note that Pilate had this done, but Biblical Scholars believe Pilate was trying to have Jesus Christ released because of the warning from his wife in Matthew 27:19. Many Biblical Scholars, from other ancient writings believe that Pilate and his wife become Believers and are Saved.
| Isaiah 50:6 | I offered my back to those who beat me, my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard; I did not hide my face from mocking and spitting. |
| Isaiah 52:14 | Just as there were many who were appalled at him (future Lamb slain for the world)— his appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any human being and his form marred beyond human likeness. |
| Matthew 27:19 | And while he was sitting on the judgment-seat, his wife sent unto him, saying, Have thou nothing to do with that righteous man; for I have suffered many things this day in a dream because of him. |
| John 19:1-3 | 1 Pilate then took Jesus and scourged Him. 2 And the soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on His head, and put a purple robe on Him; 3 and they began to come up to Him and say, "Hail, King of the Jews!" and to give Him slaps in the face. |
Note that Jesus Christ's beard missing may have been the reasons the two disciples on the road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35) did not recognize Jesus until He broke bread.
In Isaiah 52:13 through
Isaiah 53 which describes the future Savior, there is an incredibly
beautiful and accurate description of the life of Jesus the Christ in relation
to the purpose of the Crucifixion experience that our Lord went through for our
Salvation:
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Note that Jesus Christ' Crucifixion was not a tragedy but was a Victory where the plans were set in motion at the foundation of the world. Through all of the torture, suffering and death, we were given a way to be reconciled with God, have victory in our lives and so much more.
In Psalm 22:12 "Many bulls surround me; strong bulls of Bashan encircle me." appears to point to the Satanic Spirit Realm, which must have included Lucifer, that were there watching the Crucifixion, not knowing exactly what God was going to do.
The location of the Crucifixion was once geographically the area of Bashan. In Joshua 13:12 "and all the territory of King Og of Bashan, who had reigned in Ashtaroth and Edrei.
King Og was the last of the Rephaites, for Moses had attacked them and driven them out."
which points to the inhabitants who were Nephilim/Rephaim,
| Psalm 22:12-15 | 12 Many bulls have surrounded me; Strong bulls of Bashan have encircled me. 13 They open wide their mouth at me, As a ravening and a roaring lion. 14 I am poured out like water, And all my bones are out of joint; My heart is like wax; It is melted within me. 15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd, And my tongue cleaves to my jaws; And You lay me in the dust of death. |
| Joshua 13:12 |
all the kingdom of Og in Bashan, who reigned
in Ashtaroth and in Edrei (the
same was left of the remnant of the
Rephaim); for these did Moses
smite, and drove them out. This is the verse excerpt of the inheritance of the Tribes of Israel receiving land areas. |
What to read next?
At a future time in Revelation 1:7, Jesus Christ will have the world see what He did for all of mankind and for even those who did not accept Him. What is Salvation? Is it possible to lose Salvation? We have eternal life. Evolution is not real. When a Christian suffers is there benefits from it. Rewards in heaven. Do we Tithe? What does the 3rd Commandment tell us? What is Grace and Mercy? Is there an Age of Accountability? Is there a place of unending punishment and exile form God?