(Missioncast) Father, Why Have You Forsaken Me (Jeremiah 23:23; Mark 15:34)
Jeff and Mim discuss with Denny and Alice the meaning of Jesus’ words on the cross “Why have you forsaken me?” These words are a direct quote of Psalm 22, the words of a righteous man who suffers and expresses his anguish but also his hope for vindication and deliverance in God. We ponder how it is possible for the divine word of God, become flesh, to be made sin for us. We also think of the story of the Prodigal Son (or Loving Father) — it was the Father looking for his Son. In this crucifixion story, it is the Son looking for the Father. The events of the cross are significant and deeply profound. We do well to ponder them for our lifetimes. One thing is certain, because of Jesus’ atoning sacrifice on the cross and resurrection, there is now nothing that can separate us from the love of God — not even our sin. He is risen! He is risen, indeed!