The Cheer of the Suffering Servant

John Garza

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Psalm 22:21–31

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Introduction:

The New King James Version Chapter 12

for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

In the midst of trials, how often do we remember our reward? How often do we count it as joy?

1. In , scripture tells us, “…count it all joy when you fall into various trials.”

In , scripture tells us, “…count it all joy when you fall into various trials.”

In , the word of God reminds us of Jesus, Who, “for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

2. In , the word of God reminds us of Jesus, Who, “for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”

We may be wondering, how could Jesus associate joy with the cross? That is where our text of study can help us today.

King David knew what it was like to be alone, despised, and suffering, but He also knew what it was like to be heard, respected, relieved. It is with these experiences that he penned .

Although it is written by David, its main focus is the Messiah, not himself.

1. Although it is written by David, its main focus is the Messiah, not himself.

Within it, is found the condition of the Suffering Servant, and now the Cheer of the Suffering Servant.

2. Within it, is found the condition of the Suffering Servant, Jesus Christ.

It is known as the Psalm of the Cross, written 1,000 years before.

3. It is known as the Psalm of the Cross, written 1,000 years before.

B. It vividly and graphically described the condition of Jesus as time led to His crucifixion.

It vividly and graphically described the condition of Jesus as time led to His crucifixion.

It is the only scripture we have of the cross from Christ’s perspective.

1. It is the only scripture we have of the cross from Christ’s perspective.

Truly, it is a psalm that should be meditated on and bring a tear to every eye.

2. Truly, it is a psalm that should be meditated on and bring a tear to every eye.

Nevertheless, the suffering ends in verse 21, “You have answered Me.”

From here on, the Psalm is one of cheer and praise.

3. Therefore, let’s begin our study through the eyes of prophecy.

Therefore, let’s begin our study through the eyes of prophecy.

Discussion:

Christ’s Victory Over Death is The , Verses 22-24.

Worship God Because He Hears, Verses 22-24.

He Has Heard, Verses 22-24.

Worship God Because He Hears, Verses 22-24.

Here the mood of the Psalm changes. Christ’s victory over death is the occasion of great joy.

Old Testament Survey Series: The Wisdom Literature and Psalms God as Savior (Psalm 22)

Here the mood of the psalm changes. Christ’s victory over death is the occasion of great joy

The Psalmist begins with, “I will declare....Your name to my brethren.”

Just who are His brethren? His brethren are His faithful followers. Those who do the will of God.

erse 22 emphasis: "I will praise."

Do you remember when Jesus responded to the one who said, “Look, Your mother and Your brothers are standing outside, seeking to speak with You.”

He responded with, “Who is My mother and who are My brothers?” And He stretched out His hand toward His disciples and said, “Here are My mother and My brothers! For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother” ().

The point: those who do the will of God are the true brethren of Christ.

In our text, Christ continues, “In the midst of the assembly... I will praise You.”

The New King James Version. (1982). (). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

* Who are His brethren? His brethren are His faithful followers. Those who do the will of God.

What assembly is He talking about? The author of Hebrews applies this verse to the Savior. He identifies the assembly of this verse as the church.

* What assembly? The author of Hebrews applies this verse to the Savior. He identifies the assembly of this verse as the church. .

Consider , “For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. For both He who sanctifies and those who are being sanctified are all of one, for which reason He is not ashamed to call them brethren, saying: “I will declare Your name to My brethren; In the midst of the assembly I will sing praise to You.”

Together the Redeemer and the redeem praise the Father for the victory that had been won.

Old Testament Survey Series: The Wisdom Literature and Psalms God as Savior (Psalm 22)

Together the Redeemer and the redeemed praise the Father for the victory which has been won.

In verse 23, we must imagine the Savior now addressing the congregation saying, "You who fear the Lord…praise Him!"

Verse 23 emphasis: "You who fear the Lord..."

Descendants of Jacob/Offspring of Israel: Christ calls on all true descendants of Jacob/Israel glorify and fear Him, spiritual Israel.

For a moment consider, “You who fear....”

This kind of “fear” is not a “shaking in your boots” kind of fear. Rather, it means to have “a deep respect or reverence” for the Lord.

Christ calls on all true descendants of Jacob, also known as Israel, to glorify and fear the Almighty Father.

Therefore, this praise comes out of a heart of a reverent fear for the brilliance of the Father.

Christ calls on all true descendants of “Jacob”, also known as Israel, glorify and fear Him.

* Descendants of Jacob/Offspring of Israel: Christ calls on all true descendants of Jacob/Israel glorify and fear Him, spiritual Israel.

Christ goes on to say, “All you descendants of Jacob…All you offspring of Israel.”

Christ calls on all true descendants of Jacob, also known as Israel, to glorify and fear the Almighty Father.

Why? Verse 24....

Verse 24: "For He heard..."

"For He has not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; nor has He hidden His face from Him...."

Christ was confident that God had not permanently abandoned Him.

* Despised nor abhorred: Christ had not been permanently forsaken.

Though it may seem that God had left Him to suffer, he was sustained by the realization that it was only for a brief period of time, while the fire tested the metal.

If His face was on Him, how can He say, “My God, My God, why have you forsaken Me?” The resurrection was the answer to Christ's cross petitions for deliverance. He was not delivered from death, but He was victorious over death.

But If His face was on Him, how can He say, “My God, My God, why have you forsaken Me?” The resurrection was the answer to Christ's cross petitions for deliverance. He was not delivered from death, but He was victorious over death.

But you may be wondering, if “His face was on Him,” how can He say, “My God, My God, why have you forsaken Me?”

* If His face was on Him, how can He say, “My God, My God, why have you forsaken Me?” The resurrection was the answer to Christ's cross petitions for deliverance. He was not delivered from death, but He was victorious over death.

The resurrection was the answer to Christ's cross petitions for deliverance.

He may not have been delivered from death, but He was victorious over death.

Therefore, He can claim, “You have heard Me…You have answered.”

Brethren, as study these three verses, there are a couple of things we can learn from them.

Praise God with a Heart of Fear:

God with a Heart of Fear:

We are instructed by Christ to “Praise Him!”

This praise is to come out of a heart of respectful fear for the Almighty Father.

Therefore, “Holy fear should always keep the key of the singing pew.”

Now there is a progression here that I believe we should be mindful of.

The more we praise God, the more we fear Him.

And the more we fear Him, the greater our respect will be.

and the greater our respect for Him, the more intent the song of praise will be.

Brethren, do we ever find ourselves lacking emotion in worship? If so, it may be that way because of a lack of proper respect for Him.

Praise God because He Hears: ; .

Let Your Heart Live Forever, Verses 25-26.

Though it may seem that God had left Christ to suffer, He was sustained by the realization that it was only for a brief period of time, while the fire tested the metal.H

This is often the case with us. Though God may allow persecutions to come on us, He has promised that at no time will He forsake us.

Consider the words of the Hebrew writer in , “Let your conduct be without covetousness; be content with such things as you have. For He Himself has said, “I will never leave you nor forsake you.” So we may boldly say: “The Lord is my helper; I will not fear. What can man do to me?”

Our Lord suffered affliction far beyond that which we shall ever suffer, yet He never lost His faith in the Father.

This suffering was allowed because God loved Him, not because God abhorred Him.

Therefore, God allows us to suffer because He loves us, not because He despises us.

Instead, He hears our cry.

Consider the words of the Hebrew writer in , “Who, in the days of His flesh, when He had offered up prayers and supplications, with vehement cries and tears to Him who was able to save Him from death, and was heard because of His godly fear, though He was a Son, yet He learned obedience by the things which He suffered. And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him...”

Let Your Heart Live Forever, Verses 25-26.

He was “heard because of His godly fear.”

Brethren, if we have the proper respect and obedient heart towards God, we will be heard by Him.

Worship God Because He Has Done Great Things, Verses 25-26.

Here the Psalmist continue His praise because of what the result of Christ’s victory over death accomplished.

Verse 25 emphasis: My praise shall be of You....

The Psalmist expressed, “My praise shall be of You....in the great assembly.”

Christ's victory over death is celebrated in worship to the Father by everyone who “fears Him;” by the “great congregation,” Christians all around the world.

Verse 25 emphasis: My praise shall be of You....

Then the Psalmist said He would keep His promised that He had made in His afflictions.

* Of You: Christ's victory over death is celebrated in worship to the Father.

In verse 26, here are the results of Christ victory: “The poor shall eat and be satisfied…”

* Great assembly: Consist of all those who fear the Lord.

These "poor/meek/afflicted" shall take advantage of the benefits of His death by eating His body and blood.

* I will pay my vow: He These "poor/meek" will appreciate the benefits of His death by eating His body and blood.

Verse 26 emphasis: Let your heart live forever.

In , Jesus said, “Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. For My flesh is food indeed, and My blood is drink indeed.”

* Eat/Satisfied: These "poor/meek" will appreciate the benefits of His death by eating His body and blood.

The spiritual truth that comes from this verse is that “as the result of the Redeemer’s work, blessing in abundance would be given to the humble and obedient.”

Therefore, “those who seek Him will praise the Lord.”

Though once starved in spiritual want, the meek now find themselves feasting on the delicacy provided by the Lord, eternal life.

For this reason, we praise the Lord!

Therefore, Christ declares, “Let your heart live forever.”

It is only in Christ and the "eating” of His body and blood that genuine satisfaction will forever be ours to enjoy.

It is only in Christ and the "eating: of His body and blood that genuine satisfaction will always be ours to enjoy.

* Let your heart live forever: It is only in Christ and the "eating: of His body and blood that genuine satisfaction will always be ours to enjoy.

In , Jesus said, “I am the living bread which came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever; and the bread that I shall give is My flesh, which I shall give for the life of the world.”

Brethren, there are a couple things we can learn from these two verses.

Christ’s Victory Over Death is Celebrated in Worship: Therefore....

Appreciate the Lord’s Sacrifice:

Consider , “The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.”

We are victorious in Him, and through his sacrifice for us on the cross!

Appreciate the Lord’s Supper:

God Rules Over the Nations, Verses 27-31.

Consider , “Therefore whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord. But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup. For he who eats and drinks in an unworthy manner eats and drinks judgment to himself, not discerning the Lord’s body....”

The sinfulness of not partaking in a “worthy manner” is seen in the fact that one has perverted the intent the Lord had in mind in giving the Lord’s Supper. He said, “Do this in remembrance of Me.”

If this is not done, Paul says that one has not focused on the Lord’s body. Therefore, if we partake, but our mind and heart are somewhere else, we are condemned. We do not fully appreciate the significance of the Lord’s supper.

Worship God Because He Rules, Verses 27-31.

Here the Psalmist begins to shift focus to the entire world.

He says, “All the ends of the world shall remember....”

Verse 27 emphasis: “All the ends of the world will shall worship Him...”

* All ends of the world: The Psalmist is certainly looking to the universal reign of our Lord.

The Psalmist is looking to the universal reign of Christ.

* Remember the Lord: This is a reflection that leads to repentance. Like the prodigal son who "came to himself," so shall the nations remember their Creator.

They “shall remember…” This is a reflection that leads to repentance. Like the prodigal son who "came to himself," so shall the nations remember their Creator.

* Turn to the Lord: This is obedience to the holy will. Without application of the purpose and intent of the heart, there is no genuine conversion.

Then they “shall…turn to the Lord.” This is the obedient faith to the holy will, the gospel.

* The families of the nations: The heavenly plan for the salvation of the gentile nations.

And “all the families of the nations,” both Jew and Gentile, “shall worship” Him.

Worship before You: The adoration, reverence, and service that is performed to the Father in grateful appreciation for His grace.

Verse 28 emphasis: “For the Kingdom is the Lords...”

“For the Kingdom is the Lords...”

Kingdom: Christ's victory over death brought in His universal kingdom.

Christ's victory over death brought in His universal kingdom, the church.

Rules the nations: Our Lord "IS" the ruler, not "shall be" in the future, but now.

And our Lord IS the “ruler over the nations,” not "shall be" in the future, but He rules right now.

Verse 29 emphasis: “All shall worship...”

Therefore, “All shall worship...”

The prosperous: The wealthy will worship.

Those who are wealthy, “the prosperous,” will worship Him.

Those who go down: The poor will worship.

Those who are threatened with life and death situations, “those who go down to the dust,” will worship Him.

Even those who cannot keep himself alive: Those who try to achieve their own salvation.

“Even those who cannot keep himself alive,” those who try to achieve their own salvation, will worship Him.

Verse 30 emphasis: “All shall serve Him...”

Next, the Psalmist says, “A posterity (seed) shall serve Him.”

Posterity shall serve Him: The true seed of Abraham will faithfully serve Him through the years.

The true seed of Abraham (), Christians, will faithfully serve Him through the years.

To the next Generation: The message of salvation SHALL be told to the next generation.

In addition, the message of salvation SHALL be told to the next generation by His servants.

Verse 31 emphasis: “All shall make known...”

How will they do this? “They will come and declare...”

Make known His Righteousness: Revealed in the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus.

They will make known His righteousness, as revealed in the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus (1 Corinthians 15:1-3).

Make known that He has done this: The great work of salvation has been completed, "it is finished."

They will make known “that He has done this.” The great work of salvation has been completed, "it is finished."

Brethren, from these verses, we learn two great truths.

Christ’s Victory Over Death Demands Worship:

Consider , “Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”

Because Jesus’ thoughts of selflessness (made Himself of no reputation), servitude (took on the form of a servant), humility (humbled himself), obedience (became obedient to death). God raised Him from the dead and “exalted Him.”

a. Thoughts of selflessness (made Himself of no reputation).

b. Servitude (took on the form of a servant).

Therefore, every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess. Someday, everyone will worship Him.

c. Humility (humbled himself).

d. Obedience (became obedient to death).

Christ’s Victory Over Death Demands Evangelism:

Consider , “And since we have the same spirit of faith, according to what is written, “I believed and therefore I spoke,” we also believe and therefore speak, knowing that He who raised up the Lord Jesus will also raise us up with Jesus, and will present us with you.”

Those who are drawn to the cross by God’s love will not remain silent.

They shall tell of the righteousness of their God so that future generations shall know the truth, and obey their Lord.

Conclusions:

Brothers and Sisters, when it comes to various trials, do we remember our reward? Do we remember to worship God?

1. Do we remember that He hears us in the midst of our sufferings?

Do we remember that He hears us in the midst of our sufferings?

2. Do we remember that He has done great things and promised us eternal life?

Do we remember that He has done great things and promised us eternal life?

3. Do we remember the He deserves our worship?

Do we remember the He deserves our worship?

B. Therefore, do we remember to declare, make known, His righteousness to everyone and teach them the truth?

Therefore, do we remember to declare, make known, His righteousness to everyone and teach them the truth?

The Cheer of the Suffering Servant

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Christ’s Victory Over Death is The , Verses 22-24.

Worship God Because He Hears, Verses 22-24.

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He Has Heard, Verses 22-24.

Worship God Because He Hears, Verses 22-24.

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Worship God Because He Has Done Great Things, Verses 25-26.

Worship God Because He Rules, Verses 27-31.