Matthew 27:46 And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God… Two reasons why Christ chose to express Himself on this occasion in the language of David. 1. That the Jews might call to mind the great resemblance between His case and that of this illustrious king and prophet. 2. This psalm was allowed to belong to the Messiah, and to have its ultimate completion in Him. I. Consider the style Christ makes use of in addressing Himself to God — "My God, My God." This seems to denote His innocence, His choice of God for His God, and His filial trust and confidence in Him. II. In what sense was Christ forsaken by God in His passion? 1. Are we to believe that God was angry with His well-beloved Son? 2. If God was not angry, might not the Son apprehend that He was, or at least doubt of the continuance of His Father's love to Him? III. The reasons of God's thus forsaking His beloved Son. 1. To add the greater perfection to His example. 2. To increase the perfection of His atonement. 3. To contribute to the perfection of His priesthood. 4. To render His triumph the more glorious.Two reflections: 1. How should this endear the Redeemer of the world to us, who was willing to suffer such things for our sakes. 2. This part of the history of our Saviour's passion carries in it a great deal of instruction and consolation to His faithful disciples when they are in like circumstances with Him. (Henry Grove.) Parallel Verses KJV: And about the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani? that is to say, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? |
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