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What does the Bible say about Jesus being forsaken by God?

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The Bible reveals that during His crucifixion, Jesus cried out, 'My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?' indicating His suffering and abandonment as He bore the sins of humanity (Matthew 27:46).

The forsakenness of Jesus on the cross is a profound mystery rooted in the nature of God’s justice and His plan for redemption. In Matthew 27:46, Jesus' cry reflects the depth of His suffering as He bore the penalty for sin, experiencing the absence of God's presence and mercy. This moment signifies the substitutionary atonement where Christ, who knew no sin, was made sin for us (2 Corinthians 5:21). It underscores the reality of hell, which is described as the absence of God and all that is good. Jesus endured this forsakenness that we might never have to experience it ourselves.
Scripture References: Matthew 27:46, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Psalm 22:1, Acts 2:23, Mark 15:34, Matthew 27:45-56, Psalm 22, Isaiah 53:9-10

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