A very powerful Easter message from a local pastor gives a fresh perspective on Jesus’ prayer from the cross. Happy Easter, everyone. He is risen, indeed!
Of all of Jesus’ prayers, Matthew 27:46 may be the most bracing. Every syllable of these few words scream a sense of separation, brokenness, and unrelenting doubt. Reading only those words, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” conjure up a whole range of the worst emotions: fear, anxiousness, defeat, regret. The Son of God seemingly doubts His Father. The Father apparently casts off the Son. My whole life in and around church, I have heard sermon after sermon and lesson after lesson explain that in this moment, as Jesus became sin for us, His Father could not look upon Him and had to turn away. Certainly theologically, this answer rings of truth. In those moments of darkness around the cross, mocking voices at His feet, evil appearing to have its way, Jesus may very well have felt a spiritual distance from His Father because of our sins…
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I really enjoyed this message. Thank you for sending it. I know you will have a Blessed Easter.
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