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Psalm 22 is one of the most, if not the most, quoted and alluded to psalm in the New Testament. Particularly, Psalm 22 is closely connected with Jesus’ work upon the Cross, especially His exclamation of the first words of the psalm in both Mark and Matthew: About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out …
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Later, Joseph of Arimathea asked Pilate for the body of Jesus....With Pilate's permission he came and took the body away. (John 19:38) as the crowd dispersed i came to honor Him. perhaps it was too late... but the cost was real for me, as others from the Sanhedrin turned their dark looks upon me. our …
Jesus walked into Jerusalem hailed as a king. Within a few days, the crowd was calling for His execution: "Take Him away! Take Him away! Crucify Him!" (John 19:15). A thorny crown fiercely adorned His kingly head (19:2). Purple robes signaled His royalty as soldiers spit on Him, slapped Him and mocked Him (19:3). But …
Jesus walked into Jerusalem hailed as a king. Within a few days, the crowd was calling for His execution: "Take Him away! Take Him away! Crucify Him!" (John 19:15). A thorny crown fiercely adorned His kingly head (19:2). Purple robes signaled His royalty as soldiers spit on Him, slapped Him and mocked Him (19:3). But …
Matthew Erickson 