Bible Study

Psalm 22
Reading link: https://bit.ly/48DeRqC
Audio link: https://bit.ly/3FWI4UN 

Contemplation (verse 16)
We confess that he, the Son begotten of God the Father and only-begotten God, though being incapable of suffering according to his own nature, suffered in his own flesh for our sake, according to the Scriptures. And he made his own the sufferings of his own flesh in his crucified body impassibly, for by the grace of God and for the sake of all he tasted death by having surrendered to it his own body although by nature he was life and was himself the resurrection. In order that by his ineffable power, after having trampled on death in his own flesh first, he might become “the firstborn from the dead” and “the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep” and in order that he might prepare the way for the rise to immortality for the nature of people, by the grace of God, as we said just now, for the sake of all he tasted death, but on the third day he came back to life after despoiling hell
+ Cyril of Alexandria

New Testament Reference to this reading:* Matthew 27:35

Personal Reflection
How does knowing that Jesus, who is life itself, chose to suffer and die for us make you feel about your own struggles or challenges? 

Bible Knowledge Question
Which New Testament event is closely connected to the opening words of Psalm 22, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”

Prayer
Dear God, I pray that in times of suffering and doubt, you will help me remember that you are near. I pray that I may have unbreakable trust in your unfailing love and deliverance. Amen

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What’s a Thematic Study? Focussing on particular readings to understand a particular theme.

Selected Theme: “Christ in the Prophecies” – we’ll be looking at OT prophecies and characters that are types of Christ, who point to His mission & His passion.