Introduction
This Psalm of David, is quoted in the Gospel records. It is applied to the sufferings of Jesus, his crucifixion and death.
Questions
1. Why does David feel that God has forsaken him?
v 1 and 2 My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?
Why are you so far from helping me, and from the words of my groaning?
My God, I cry in the daytime, but you don’t answer;
in the night season, and am not silent.
2. What are the results of trusting in God?
v 4 and 5 Our fathers trusted in you.
They trusted, and you delivered them.
They cried to you, and were delivered.
They trusted in you, and were not disappointed.
3. What does David say God has done for the afflicted?
v 24 For he has not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted,
Neither has he hidden his face from him;
but when he cried to him, he heard.
Summary Points
- v 1 and 2 David cries in despair, God is not answering him. The first of several verses in this Psalm quoted in the Gospels
- v 3 to 8 God delivered his ancestors, yet he is being despised, people are mocking and taunting him
- v 9 to 11 David knows that God has been with him all his life
- v 12 to 21 David appears to be prophesying Jesus' sufferings on the cross
- v 22 to 31 David calls on everyone to turn to the LORD and worship him. The LORD rules and this message will go to future generations
The audio version uses Yahweh instead of LORD. This reflects the original Hebrew language.