2006-10-24 12:48:16 · 22 answers · asked by DARK HONEY 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
He was quoting pslams 22. Fulfilling Davids utterance.
2006-10-24 12:49:35 · answer #1 · answered by Royal Racer Hell=Grave © 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As the first guy pointed out, he was deliberately quoting David, implying that he was fulfilling Messianic prophecy in the Old Testament.
There also seems to be the theological implication that God the Father symbolically turned his back on God the Son (a figure of speech meaning separation), since Jesus took upon himself the curse of sin for all humankind (the cry of David is the cry of suffering humanity). Jesus was identifying with sinful humanity.
It would take a while to discuss this, and I am tired of typing. talk to your pastor if you really want to know.
2006-10-24 20:08:19 · answer #2 · answered by Randy G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey Dark Honey ...it is because it was the first time he felt separation from the Father..Jesus BECAME SIN..on the cross, and God can not look at Sin so he turned away and Jesus felt the separation for the first time and that is why he felt like that, not to mention all the pain and suffering he had at the time, but he endured the cross for the JOY that was set before him..knowing that he was sacrifice for the sins of the whole world and that anyone who would come to him could receive forgiveness, I hope this helps you understand a little.
2006-10-24 20:36:47 · answer #3 · answered by candi_k7 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, look how much pain Jesus suffered. It had to happen for Jesus to save our sins. He knew that. If Jesus wanted to he could of called his Father and God would of sent a legend of Angels to help him. But I feel it was because he was in so much pain. The guards beat Jesus and kept on and on.
2006-10-24 19:52:59 · answer #4 · answered by summersconnie 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd say it was Jesus' dark night of the soul. Its common for those who devote themselves to God to go through this period. I remember reading something about Mother Teresa going through it as well. Think of Job and having God turn against / abandon him.
It could be thought of as a test, if your faith is true, you will not abandon God even in the darkest darkness. And like Job, if your faith stays during the time of darkness, you are rewarded greatly. If Jesus did not feel completely abandoned, it would not have been the true, ultimate test of faith...
I look at it from a psychological standpoint. Like this: what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. While in this case, Jesus literally died, his faith did not and so he was reborn unto Spirit.
Also keep in mind that before that he said: "Father into your hands I commend my spirit".
2006-10-24 20:04:14 · answer #5 · answered by KenshoDude 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is a good question. I do not know the original Greek and I have not attended seminary. But your question is a good one. What I do know is that Jesus took our sins upon himself and suffered and died for our sake. The fact Jesus says why has thou forsaken me confirms the separation between Christ and God. Now Christ is God and man. How that is possible I do not know. But hell is being apart from God and Christ suffered hell for us.
Good thing is he gave us his righteousness. Then he rose from the dead, and so too for those who believe in Him.
2006-10-24 19:52:10 · answer #6 · answered by rath_of_kahn_2000 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He was quoting the 22nd Psalm, which was a psalm written by David a long time prior to the crucifixion - and begins with those words. Look it up in the Bible and you'll notice it fortells the events. After Jesus utters those words, one of the onlookers says that he quotes scripture even now.
2006-10-24 19:59:12 · answer #7 · answered by loveourcountry 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be because Jesus had always (before coming to earth) been in fellowship with God. Once he was carrying all of the world's sins-past, present, and future-God had to turn his face away from Jesus, and Jesus had never experienced that before.
2006-10-24 19:54:27 · answer #8 · answered by RJoy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you wondered what kind of a god would condemn his only son to die an agonizing death on the cross? And for what? Jews have always received forgiveness whenever they've sincerely asked for it. Did Christians really need someone to suffer on the cross, and threats of eternal damnation for others for reassurance?
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2006-10-24 20:09:48 · answer #9 · answered by Hatikvah 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because He was human too... Just like when we feel that God has forsaken us. We ask why. God blesses us in dew time. He time is not our time. Maybe Jesus felt that it was time... But God had him wait to shred His blood for your sins and minds. Ain't you glad He did. I am
2006-10-24 20:01:21 · answer #10 · answered by see 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋