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What does the Bible say about why Jesus was forsaken?

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Jesus was forsaken to bear the sins of His people and fulfill Scripture.

The forsakenness of Jesus is deeply rooted in the prophetic words of Psalm 22, which describes the suffering of the cross in vivid detail. Jesus cried out, 'My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?' not only reflecting His own anguish but fulfilling the prophetic scripture concerning the Messiah. He was truly forsaken by God to bear the weight of our sin, becoming guilty before the Father as He identified with the sins of His elect. This moment was essential for the realization of God’s divine justice, as He could not let sin go unpunished, thus providing a way for sinners to be justified through Christ's sacrifice.
Scripture References: Psalm 22; Matthew 27:45

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