Jesus' words from the cross, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani,” have confused Bible students for years. Many think that Jesus either was, or thought he was, forsaken by God. In this teaching we learn that Jesus Christ was reciting part of Psalm 22, trying to jar people into understanding that prophecy was being fulfilled before their eyes.
Verses: Matt. 26:1-5, 50-54; 27:41-43, 45-50; Mark 10:32-34; John 13:25-27; 16:32; 19:28-30, 36; Isa. 52:14, 53:3-5; Ps. 22:1-31; Exod. 25:4; Heb. 2:11
Teacher: John Schoenheit
God is light and in Him is no darkness. Jesus was a light to the world, and he taught that his followers were lights....
God tells us that each of us should use whatever gift we have received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace. Gaining a greater...
Jesus Christ made it clear in his teachings that in order to really know God and have a relationship with Him we must develop...