Psalm 22:18-21

Psalm 22:18-21

The Cross Perfectly Predicted (Part 2)

Psa 22:18  They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture. 

Psa 22:19  But be not thou far from me, O LORD: O my strength, haste thee to help me. 

Psa 22:20  Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog. 

Psa 22:21  Save me from the lion's mouth: for thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorns. 

1. Just as Predicted Here in this Psalm, the Executioners Gambled for the Clothes of Jesus. – vs. 18*
1. Again the accuracy is astounding – the Romans parted the cloths but when it came to the vesture the decided upon gambling for it instead of ripping it up.

                                                               i.      John 19:23-24 

2. Because Jesus Took Our Sin Upon Himself, God the Father Was Forced to Abandon Him. – vs. 19*
1. Luke 23:44-47 
2. 2 Corinthians 5:21  
3. 1 Peter 2:21-25 
3. Jesus Makes Two Requests that Remain Unanswered at the Time of the Crucifixion. – vs. 20*
1. Deliver my heart from the sword or spear – Jesus’ heart would be lanced by a Roman spear. – vs. 20a*

                                                               i.      John 19:34-37 

2. Jesus make a second appeal to God: deliver your only begotten from the Gentile. – vs. 20b*

                                                               i.      Colossians 1:15-20   

4. While Evil Won the Victory for a Moment; Jesus Destroyed Them by His Sacrifice. – vs. 21*
1. 1 Corinthians 15:54-58