How does Psalm 22:7 foreshadow the mocking of Jesus in the Gospels? Psalm 22:7 – The Mocked Messiah “All who see me mock me; they sneer and shake their heads.” Snapshots of the Mocking at Calvary • Matthew 27:39 – “Those who passed by heaped abuse on Him, shaking their heads.” • Matthew 27:41-43 – Chief priests, scribes, and elders taunt, “He trusts in God; let God deliver Him now.” • Mark 15:29-32 – Onlookers wag their heads, challenging Him to come down from the cross. • Luke 23:35-37 – Rulers scoff, soldiers mock, offering sour wine. Striking Parallels Between Psalm 22:7 and the Gospels • Same actions: “shake their heads” (Psalm 22:7; Matthew 27:39; Mark 15:29). • Same tone: open ridicule, sneering, verbal scorn. • Same accusation: “He trusts in the LORD/God—let Him rescue!” (Psalm 22:8; Matthew 27:43). • Same setting of public humiliation, with crowds looking on. Why This Matters • Confirms the Spirit-inspired precision of Scripture—words penned by David a millennium earlier unfold verbatim at the cross. • Underscores Jesus as the promised Messiah who fulfills even the painful details of prophetic song (Luke 24:44). • Highlights the depth of His substitution: He absorbed contempt so the scorn due to sin falls on Him, not on us (Isaiah 53:3-5; 2 Corinthians 5:21). • Strengthens faith—fulfilled prophecy is a tangible reminder that every future promise God makes will likewise come true (2 Peter 1:19-21). Living in the Light of Fulfilled Prophecy • Worship with confidence: the God who foresaw the cross also oversees your life (Romans 8:32). • Stand firm when mocked for your faith—your Savior has already walked that road and walks it with you now (Hebrews 12:2-3). • Share this connection with others; it opens natural doors to present the gospel as history written in advance (Acts 2:22-24, 31). |
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