Bible Study Lesson – December 23, 2020 ~ 7:30 pm
Lesson 15: Forsaken by God (Psalm 22)
Questions:
- There are several other connections between this psalm and the Gospel accounts of Christ’s death. What do these connections teach us about how God’s plan of salvation is presented throughout Scripture?
- How does Psalm 22 help you understand Christ’s suffering on the cross?
- Despite God’s absence, the psalmist continues to call out to Him. What does Luke 18:1-8 teach us about persistent prayer?
Preparation
We can’t escape this life without experiencing trials. The Psalms shows us that crying out to God during trials is acceptable and appropriate. Psalm 22 is a lament psalm best known for its opening line, quoted by Jesus as He suffered on the cross. There are several other connections between this psalm and the Gospel accounts of Christ’s death. As you reflect on Psalm 22, how does this same help you understand Christ’s suffering on the cross? How does reflecting on Christ’s suffering encourage you in your trials?
December 30, 2020 – The Good Shepherd (Psalm 23)
