Matthew 27:45–49; Luke 23:46 “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” … “Father, into Your hands I commit My spirit.” At the ninth hour, darkness covered the land and Jesus cried out, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” These words were not the groan of a mere martyr crushed by physical pain. No. In that … Continue reading The Loud Cry That Silenced Death
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Abandonment Questioned – Why A God-forsaken Messiah?
The Passion Narrative: Matthew 27:45-49 - Now from the sixth hour darkness fell upon all the land until the ninth hour. 46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken Me?” 47 And some of those … Continue reading Abandonment Questioned – Why A God-forsaken Messiah?
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