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What does the Bible say about God forsaking God?

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In Mark 15:34, Jesus cries out, 'My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me?' reflecting His profound suffering as He becomes sin for His people.

The phrase 'God forsaking God' captures a deep mystery in the Christian faith. In Mark 15:34, Jesus, as He hung on the cross, issued a cry expressing His abandonment, which emphasizes the significance of His suffering. This cry is not one of ignorance or helplessness but rather is a profound expression of the reality of His substitutionary atonement for sin. He bore the weight of sin on behalf of His covenant people, causing a separation from the Father, which reflects the depth of His anguish and the critical nature of His sacrifice. This event fulfills the prophetic words of Psalm 22, showcasing the fulfillment of Scripture and the seriousness of sin that necessitated His forsaking and the consequential darkness that fell upon the land.
Scripture References: Mark 15:34, Psalm 22:1

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God Forsaking God
Tom Harding · Mar 14, 2010
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