As we return to Matthew 27 we are in the midst of a horrifying scene. Jesus has been crucified and now hangs from the cross, suspended in the air by nails in his hands and feet. He has been crucified between two other criminals. The scene before us is a scene of shame and mockery. People are passing by on their way in and out of the city of Jerusalem. As the people walk by, they are hurling insults and shaking their heads at Jesus. The scribes, elders, and chief priests are also mocking Jesus. I want us to remember that each of these events, and even the very words these insulters are proclaiming, are all recorded prophetically in Psalm 22. The details are shockingly accurately. In our last lesson we looked carefully at the many connections to Psalm 22. But I want to remind you that we are seeing Psalm 22 unfold before our eyes…

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