Suffering and Glory

Psalm 22 presents a profound messianic prophecy in which Jesus Himself speaks from the cross, expressing His deep anguish and abandonment, yet progressively turning from lament to faith by recalling God's unwavering faithfulness throughout history and in His own life. The first half of the psalm vividly foretells the physical and spiritual suffering of Christ—His forsakenness, mockery, piercing, and crucifixion—fulfilled in precise detail, while the second half shifts to triumphant prophecy, declaring His resurrection, the spread of the gospel to all nations, and the ultimate worship of every family on earth.