Psalm 22 stands at the heart of God’s redemptive story. Long before the cross, King David received a vision so vivid it reads like an eyewitness account of Christ’s crucifixion. “My God, my God, why have You forsaken Me?”—words that Jesus Himself would cry from Calvary—reveal the depth of suffering that would bring ultimate redemption. This psalm is more than poetry; it is prophecy, a sacred song of the Savior that declares both agony and triumph.

In this Good Friday message, we approach the cross through David’s words, hearing Christ speak from the shadow of death—abandoned, pierced, mocked, and poured out for our salvation. Yet in the midst of darkness, light breaks through. The same voice that cries out in anguish rises in victory: the work is finished, and the promise of salvation stands eternal. Psalm 22 reveals the interplay of suffering and glory, pointing to the triumph of Christ over sin and death.

Walking verse by verse through this psalm, we trace the scarlet thread from prophecy to fulfillment—from David’s pen to Christ’s cross, from suffering to resurrection. It is the song of redemption, the Gospel expressed in the psalms, reminding us that even in the depths of despair, God’s plan brings hope, victory, and life to all who believe.

Reflect for a moment: Are you seeing the cross through the lens of Psalm 22, recognizing both the suffering and the triumph of Christ? How might this sacred song deepen your understanding of His sacrifice and strengthen your faith?