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How do we know that Jesus was forsaken by God on the cross?

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Jesus' cry 'My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?' reveals His forsakenness as He bore sin for humanity.

The phrase 'My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?' spoken by Jesus on the cross encapsulates the depth of His agonizing separation from the Father while He bore the sins of humanity. This forsakenness was essential for Christ's role as our Substitute; He experienced the full weight of God's wrath intended for sinners. It's crucial to understand that this does not imply He lost God's love; rather, it demonstrates God's holiness and the necessity for justice to be fulfilled. The forsakenness was a result of Jesus taking on our sin, thus satisfying divine justice, which required Him to endure abandonment by the Father. This moment poignantly illustrates the seriousness of sin and the extent of Christ's love and sacrifice for His people.
Scripture References: Matthew 27:46, Psalm 22:1

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