Summer in the Psalms (Part 3): An Insightful Look at both Tisha B'Av & Psalm 22

 

I. Introduction          

II. Messiah suffered on the tree of sacrifice for our salvation

      A. He was forsaken of ADONAI (Psalm 22:2)
      B. His prayers were not answered (Psalm 22:3)
      C. He was despised and mocked (Psalm 22:7-9)
      D. He was overpowered by ferocious men (Psalm 22:13,14)
      E. He went through the physical and emotional agony of crucifixion (Psalm 22:15-19)

III. The glories and results of Messiah's resurrection require proclaiming ADONAI's great salvation to all peoples

       A. Fellowship (Psalm 22:23a)
       B. Praise (Psalm 22:23b,24)
       C. Testimony (Psalm 22:25)
       D. Thank-offering (Psalm 22:26,27)
       E. Worldwide Evangelism (Psalm 22:28a, 31, 32)
       F. Kingdom Rule (Psalm 22:28b, 29)

IV. The Psalm 22:17b Conundrum

       A. Why the difference in the ancient Hebrew manuscripts?
       B. The Textual Evidence
       C. Problem with Both Readings
       D. Which text is the original?
       E. Is the Masoretic or Septuagint the more difficult reading?
       F. Looking more carefully at the overall text of Psalm 22

V. Conclusion