PSALM 22 Part 1 - Wednesday

Hosts Shelly and June Volk continue their deep dive into Psalm 22, highlighting how King David's words prophetically detailed the Messiah's crucifixion 1,000 years in advance. The Volks examine key New Covenant cross-references such as Luke 24:44, Ephesians 1:17–18, Matthew 27, and Luke 23, exploring the practical power of epignosis—a life-transforming, experiential knowledge of God. They reflect on the Messiah's endurance, His unbroken fellowship with the Father amidst intense suffering, and how believers are called to participate in the fellowship of His sufferings.

Key Takeaways:

• Experiential Knowledge (Epignosis): The knowledge referenced in Ephesians 1:17 is not merely intellectual; epignosis requires active participation that yields personal, life-transforming spiritual revelation.

• Prophetic Fulfillment in the Gospels: Messiah’s experience on the cross directly fulfilled Psalm 22, from His cry of "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?" to the specific sneering, head-wagging, and abuse recorded in Matthew 27 and Luke 23.

• Unbroken Unity: Despite the agony of taking on human sin, Messiah maintained continuous personal communion with the Father, repeatedly crying out "My God."

• Fellowship of Suffering: When believers face unjust trial or abuse while doing good, they enter into the fellowship of Christ's sufferings, supported by the assurance of eternal reward.

• Remembering Past Deliverance: Recalling how God delivered earlier generations provides foundational strength, hope, and trust during current trials.

Scripture & Bible Passages Referenced:

• Psalm 22:1–31 – Prophetic psalm outlining Messiah's trial, suffering, historical deliverances, and eventual global victory.

• Luke 24:44 – Jesus affirms that all things written in the Law, Prophets, and Psalms concerning Him must be fulfilled.

• Ephesians 1:16–18 – Prayer asking for the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the deep knowledge (epignosis) of God.

• Matthew 27:39, 46 – Fulfillment of Psalm 22 through the mocking of onlookers and Jesus’ cry from the cross.

• Luke 23:35 – Account of rulers and onlookers sneering at Messiah, challenging Him to save Himself.

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