Biblical Reflections

A.           22:1-11 – Fervent Prayer of one who is forsaken – Lament and Confidence
 
                                Cycle One – 22:1-5 – Lament – Pain and Trust
                                                
Pain is described, followed by affirmation of faith by previous generations
                                                
                                Cycle Two – 22:6-11 - Lament – Pain and Confidence
 
Pain is described, followed by an affirmation of David’s faith from childhood.
 
B.           22:12-18 – Lament of the Suffering King - 
 
                                Cycle One – 22:12-15 - describes his enemies and his suffering
 
                                Bulls of Bashan encircle him
                                Lions open their mouths to devour him
 
                                Cycle Two – 22:16-18 – again describes his enemies and his suffering
 
                                Dogs – waiting till he was dead so they could tear his limbs and eat him
                                                 pierced my hands and feet, figuratively the tearing of flesh by dogs
                
He is good as dead, and so they divide up his garments
 
C.           22:19-21 – Petition for deliverance from death 
 
Save me from the mouth of the lion!  You have rescued me from the horns of the wild oxen!
 
David may have received the word of God that he would be saved, because in the rest of the Psalm – he praises God for his deliverance
 
D.           22:22-31 - Praise and encouragement for prayer
 
22:21 - David addressed the congregation of people with his vow to praise God.  
 
22:23-26 – David called on the congregation to praise the LORD
 
22:27-31 – David called to the world at large, anticipating that the world would turn to the worship of the LORD
 
In praise for what God did for the righteous sufferer (Jesus Christ) 

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Andrew
Andrew is a master storyteller. Having flown multiengine, bomber planes; practiced law; and earned a seminary degree, he draws upon a deep bank of experience and knowledge. Yeah, he is one of those guys who knows Greek. But coming out of a working-class home, he speaks plainly and clearly. His podcasts are thought-provoking and entertaining. His passion for God’s Word comes out in every episode.
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What is Biblical Reflections?

Join host Andrew as he walks us through sections of scripture allowing us to reflect on what God is telling us. Yeah, he is one of those guys who knows Greek. But coming out of a working-class home, he speaks plainly and clearly. His podcasts are thought-provoking and entertaining. His passion for God’s Word comes out in every episode.