The Psalm of the Cross: Suffering and Triumph (Psalm 22) (Dying Shepherd) 2022

Psalm 22 is often called the Psalm of the Cross and is one of the most overlooked gems in all of Scripture. The two sections of the psalm begin with words of Christ, as verified by the New Testament. The first section vividly describes the crucifixion of Christ and ends with the Father accepting the Son's substitutionary atonement for His people. The second section proclaims the resulting triumph and expansion of the Gospel and Church of Christ to all types of people for all ages. The psalm rightly ends with the declaration of the "it is finished" righteousness of Christ to be proclaimed to all.

Introduction
---A. Psalm 22 externally a part of three "Shepherd Psalms"
---B. Psalm 22 internally in two distinct Sections
I. Psalm of the Cross, Pt1: Suffering of the Cross (vv1-21)
---A. Prayer of Alienation (vv1-10)
---B. Picture of Crucifixion (vv11-21)
------1. Turning away from Him (vv11-18)
------2. Turning to the Father (vv19-21)
------3. Turning point the Psalm (v21c)
II. Psalm of the Cross, Pt2: Triumph of the Cross (vv22-31)
---A. Jesus' Proclamation (v22)
---B. Proclamation of Expanding Congregation (vv22-31)
------1. My Brethren (vv22-24)
------2. Great Assembly (vv25-29)
------3. Next Generation (vv30-31)
---C. Proclamation's Foundation (v31c)
---D. Our Proclamation (v31)