Song of Christ's Eternal Sufferings

MIDWEEK DEVOTION FOR PRAYER MEETING

v1, Matt 27:46; Psa 22:1-2
a. forever - נצח (natzach) from the root נצה (natzah) meaning ‘to be permanent’

v2a, Alone upon the cross, the intimate relationship broken and the counsel from the Father through the Spirit absent.

v2b, Luke 22:53

vv3-4, From the cross, Christ silently prays the prayer of hope in His resurrection to come
a. Psa 18:28

vv5-6, Because Jesus Christ, as holy, perfect and sinless Man, trusted in His Father’s steadfast love, you and I may rejoice in God’s salvation by faith which trusts in Christ alone!
a. Isa 12:2
b. “None live so easily, so pleasantly, as those that live by faith.” — Matthew Henry (1662-1714)

Application Key: Romans 12:1-2, 1 I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

"...by the mercies of God" - because of Christ and Him crucified

It is by the power of the truth of Christ’s cross...

...by which our flesh is subdued (Rom 12:1).

...by which our minds are renewed (Rom 12:2).