Allusions In Psalm 22

Psalm 22 is an important verse because it prophesied Jesus’ crucifixion, it told about how Jesus felt while he was being crucified, and it was later fulfilled, proving the truthfulness of the bible. In Psalm 22 it says: “They divide my garments among them, And for my clothing they cast lots.” and later in John it says: When the soldiers crucified Jesus, they took his clothes, dividing them into four shares, one for each of them, with the undergarment remaining. This passage in John was prophesied in Psalm 22. Jesus was completely sinless even at the end of his life. In 1 Peter 2:22-23 it says: “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth. (23) When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats.
If this prophecy was proven true, then the base of Christianity is legitimate. No other religion has great predictions like this that have come true. The article states a point that is truly prodigious: “Remember: This is describing crucifixion in detail 500 years before it would be invented, 900 years before the Romans began using it and 1000 years before Jesus would be crucified.”. These facts prove Christianity’s truthfulness more so than many other bible passages. Psalm 22 is an excellent tool to use when demonstrating the truth to an atheist or person of a different religion. In conclusion, Psalm 22 foretells the story of Jesus’ crucifixion to a T. Every detail is proved later in the gospels. Psalm 22 is very significant. It talks about the actual crucifixion, told how Jesus felt, and verified the bible’s truthfulness. This Psalm is a good passage to read when you are feeling doubtful, or to read to one of your friends if they are feeling doubtful. It is a good place to turn when you are in need of a little reassurance. It shows the power of God and does it in an amazing