“We live through suffering to testify of God’s faithfulness to others.”
- 1. SPEAK TO GOD BOLDY AND CONFIDENT THAT YOU FEEL ABANDONED AND FORSAKEN
- Psalm 22:1-8
- 2. IN AN ATTITUDE OF PRAISE CONFESS YOUR TRUST IN THE LORD
- Psalm 22:9-11
- 3. REMEMBER THE INCOMPARABLE SUFFERINGS OF CHRIST
- Psalm 22:12-18
- 4. PRAY FOR GOD’S PRESENCE AND HELP
- Psalm 22:19-21
- Job 14:1
- Job 19:25
- Philippians 3:10
- 5. AT THE END OF SUFFERING BE A WITNESS TO OTHERS OF THE GOODNESS OF GOD
- Psalm 22:22-31
- Hebrews 5:7
- Praise God before believers
- Psalm 22:22
- Hebrews 2: 10-12
- Encourage all believers to praise God
- Psalm 22:23-25a
- Fulfill your vows before believers
- Psalm 22:25b
- Ecclesiastes 5:4-6
- Declare the glorious coming of Jesus Christ the Redeemer
- Psalm 22:26-31
Application:
David bore strong witness to the glorious work of Christ as well as to the glorious work the Lord had performed in his own life. This passage sets an example for us to follow.
Matthew 28:18-20
1 Peter 3:15
Psalm 40:10
Conclusion:
Question: “Can you without doubt in your heart say: I know my redeemer liveth!”