Psalm 22
What was Jesus thinking on the Cross?

Were the Psalms Written About Jesus All Along?

Introducing a series on Jesus' inner life, hidden in the Psalms. Have you ever wondered what Jesus prayed when he was alone - in the wilderness, in Gethsemane, on the cross? This introduces a four-part look at Psalm 22, tracing what it reveals about what was really going on inside him.

Why Did Jesus Cry 'My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?'

Jesus' inner struggle and comfort on the cross - Psalm 22:1-11. Have you ever wondered what Jesus was really thinking and feeling on the cross? In his darkest hour, he prayed the words of this psalm - and it holds both the full weight of abandonment and, ultimately, comfort.

The Ancient Prophecy That Predicted the Crucifixion

Bulls of Bashan, ravaging dogs, a roaring lion - Psalm 22 describes Jesus' suffering on the cross using imagery that reads like a nightmare, written centuries before crucifixion even existed as a punishment. This chapter traces just how precisely this ancient psalm anticipates the events of the cross.

How Jesus Turned Defeat Into Victory on the Cross

Psalm 22 starts with Jesus' cry of abandonment and ends with a sweeping prophecy of victory - nations turning to God, a kingdom declared, and a new generation proclaiming what he has done. This chapter follows that turn, from the depths of the cross to the promise of what it accomplished.