The Suffering Savior

In today’s message from God’s Word we will have a glimpse into the depth of suffering endured by Jesus on our behalf so we could enjoy reconciliation with God the Father. It is difficult for us even to grasp the degree of Christ’s suffering.

The Isolation of the Cross was Unimaginable

1. None could or would help Christ in His darkest hour

2. Even His disciples had forsaken Him and fled

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3. "Being friendless is crushing to the human mind" (C. H. Spurgeon)

B. The Indignities of the Cross Are Unfathomable

1. "Unholy eyes gazed insultingly on the Savior's nakedness" (C. H. Spurgeon)

2. "They shocked the delicacy of His holy soul"

3. "The first Adam made us all naked"

4. "The second Adam became naked that He might clothe our naked souls"

C. Let Us Try to Grasp the Degree of Christ's Suffering

Psalm 22:12–19 NKJV

12 Many bulls have surrounded Me; Strong bulls of Bashan have encircled Me. 13 They gape at Me with their mouths, Like a raging and roaring lion. 14 I am poured out like water, And all My bones are out of joint; My heart is like wax; It has melted within Me. 15 My strength is dried up like a potsherd, And My tongue clings to My jaws; You have brought Me to the dust of death. 16 For dogs have surrounded Me; The congregation of the wicked has enclosed Me. They pierced My hands and My feet; 17 I can count all My bones. They look and stare at Me. 18 They divide My garments among them, And for My clothing they cast lots. 19 But You, O Lord, do not be far from Me; O My Strength, hasten to help Me!

Jesus Felt Like Water Being Poured Out on the Ground (14)

Jesus Felt Like Water Being Poured Out on the Ground (14)

Psalm 22:14 NKJV

14 I am poured out like water, And all My bones are out of joint; My heart is like wax; It has melted within Me.

Like poured water, he had no form nor beauty ()

Like poured water, he had no form nor beauty ()

Isaiah 53:2 NKJV

2 For He shall grow up before Him as a tender plant, And as a root out of dry ground. He has no form or comeliness; And when we see Him, There is no beauty that we should desire Him.

2. Jesus is Lord of the earth's water

a. He walked on the water

b. He stilled the waves during a storm over water

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c. He offers those who believe living water

3. Now He felt like water being poured on the ground

4. The cross was the supreme example of humiliation of the Holy One. Second...

All His Bones Were Out of Joint (14)

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Psalm 22:14 NKJV

14 I am poured out like water, And all My bones are out of joint; My heart is like wax; It has melted within Me.

1. Consider the pain of even one bone out of joint

1. Consider the pain of even one bone out of joint

a. Imagine the suffering of every bone out of joint

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b. Now we are beginning to get a feel for the suffering Savior's pain

2. Crucifixion was one of the most painful forms of execution ()

a. He was being wounded for our transgressions

b. He was being bruised for our iniquities

c. The suffering due to us was placed on Him

3. The strong One suffered extreme weakness

4. He was being brought to the dust of death ()

5. His enemies pierced His hands and feet, nailing Him to the cross. Thirdly...

They Gambled for His Garments (18)

Psalm 22:18 NKJV

18 They divide My garments among them, And for My clothing they cast lots.

1. His crucifiers parted His garments and cast lots for them

2. He came to clothe sinners with robes of righteousness

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a. His enemies took off His robe and gambled for it

b. Here was sacrilege at its summit

Conclusion, two questions...

A. What Does the Suffering of Christ Mean to You?

B. Have You Responded in Repentance and Faith to Such Love?

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