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What does the Bible say about Jesus being forsaken on the cross?

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The Bible indicates that during his crucifixion, Jesus cried out, 'My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?' signifying his profound abandonment as he bore the sins of humanity.

The cry of Jesus from the cross, 'My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?' echoes Psalm 22:1 and captures the essence of his suffering as he bore the weight of sin. This moment represents the ultimate abandonment, where Christ, in his humanity, felt the reality of God's wrath against sin. This forsakenness was predicated on the enormity of the sacrifice he was making for the sins of his people, reinforcing the narrative that Jesus experienced the fullness of damnation while remaining holy and blameless himself. It portrays how God views sin and the severe consequences that sin incurs.
Scripture References: Matthew 27:46, Psalm 22:1, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 53:10-11, Mark 15:33-41, Matthew 27:45-46, Psalm 22:1-3, Psalm 22, Hebrews 13:5, Mark 15:33-34

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