Why Have You Forsaken Me

Was Jesus really forsaken on the cross? Dr. Brant Pitre discusses Jesus' cry of dereliction from the cross and how Psalm 22 unlocks the meaning behind this often troubling cry from Jesus.
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[@SaintCharbelMiracleworker]

Please pray for the 1.2 million Catholics in Lebanon. Many are in mourning. Saint Charbel Patron Saint of Lebanon, ora pro nobis.🙏🏾

[@johnnyseif6860]

Please pray for everyone in Lebanon.

[@mirulcrafter7178]

@Kenes Assylov dont be stupid pliss

[@mirulcrafter7178]

@Kenes Assylov But you fools think in muslim country there is no christian

[@Aurelius_Aurora]

@@mirulcrafter7178 Christians can be found in Muslim countries , you probably haven't heard of them because they are the minority.

[@mirulcrafter7178]

@@Aurelius_Aurora Minority ..... but in Indonesia this "minority" always insults Islam even though they are a minority

[@s.f.9021]

Dr. Brant Pitre is the BEST TEACHER EVER! So full of knowledge, energetic, clear, and thorough in his explanation. Thank you Dr. Pitre!

[@jaked614]

I've always asked myself the meaning of this passage and this is the most logical answer I've heard

[@cuauhtemocmorisco3493]

I've always loved psalm 22 because its simple and it truly represents what Christ felt on the cross. Hosanna!!! Hosanna!!!! Hosanna!!! To our Lord Christ who reigns forever!!!!💚💚💚

[@SaintCharbelMiracleworker]

That first gentile believer after Jesus death on the cross was the Roman Centurion Saint Longinus. He suffered from an eye disease, he speared Jesus in the side and when Jesus blood spilled out and touched him he was instantly healed of his eye affliction. I have seen the magnificent statue of Saint Longinus by Bernini at St Peters Basilica. In the Phillipines they have a strong devotion to Saint Longinus.

[@1901elina]

That comes from an apocryphal gospel of Nicodemus, written in the 3rd-4th century.

[@ashleyvince7]

Praised be Jesus Christ for Dr Brant Pitre I always had this doubt in mind. Thank you so much you have no idea how much impact on my doubts regarding the faith. I love your Book Jesus and the Jewish roots of Mary. May God bless you

[@EnavSounds]

I love how Dr. Pitre gets so exited and passionate about these findings.

[@loufonz8679]

Finally!!! My question being answered correctly and logically. Now that makes sense!

[@andrewdalton4419]

This is the best explanation i have ever heard Thank you DR . BRANT PITRE for this explanation NOW MY DOUBT'S HAS BEEN CLEARED

[@Bonedadyo]

One of the best videos you’ve released....thank you!🙏🙏🙏

[@BronxCat]

Wow...i just Love Our Church soooooooo much!!! Jesus is Genius SAVIOR!!!!!!

[@FrPremKumar]

God bless you brother, I give glory to God, because of you. Carry on the good work

[@joeymolitoris8302]

I love it how you help me to understand the scripture. May God bless you!

[@ucheuju9348]

This is the first time I am hearing such a brilliant explanation on the exclamation of Jesus on he Cross. God bless you, Dr. Pitre.

[@giovannipagliari1537]

I love this explanation. Thank you Dr. Pitre.

[@robertryan2542]

Thank you for this explanation. I never understood it. From Ireland 🇮🇪

[@margaretbearsley7439]

Thumbs up from New Zealand ❤

[@TiberiusCat]

Brilliant explanation! Thank you

[@au8363]

Glory To The Triune GOD

[@humphreyobanor866]

Wow.. Lovely and very powerful

[@commscompany1502]

As you unpacked this, I was praising God for revealing this to you. I feel so nourished in the most supernatural way . Praise God !

[@essejbardelas9249]

Before am curious why Heshua spoke "why you forsaken me". Now am I enlighten the true meaning, love the insight..,

[@benita8768]

Just beautiful!!!!

[@beno3750]

God is great.

[@joaneryan9962]

Thank you so much Dr Pitre🙏🙏greatly explained

[@presidentoatmeal9748]

This is one of the best videos on this platform. Period!

[@ritateek9719]

Thank you so much Dr. Pitre for opening my eyes to this wonderful and amazing truth. God bless you and your family.

[@darkotopalovic3607]

Dr Brandt you are really special. Way you explain the word of God is amazing. Holy Spirit truly talking.

[@Rickdonculous]

Thank you Dr.Pitre. Your videos are very informational.

[@maehabes4097]

Amen, Lord, Your Word is amazing, beautiful, perfect, and inexhaustible! Thank you for sharing this teaching... I can't explain my awe... Speechless of His wonder

[@jakegarcia9815]

They say scripture was not numbered, the way we have it today. So... if we read Psalm 21-23, in succession, we may see how Jesus, on our behalf, trusts and hopes in our Heavenly Father. What a Responsorial Psalm !

[@ml6352]

Fantastische Erklärung. ❤

[@beverleypettit3577]

Dear Brant Thank you so much. For those who can see, you are a great gift to our world - very especially, you are a huge gift to me. Much love in Christ Bev Cape Town, SA

[@karinelloyd498]

My God this was my destiny, . I was told ,from the aremem that Jesus Christ spoke,the man has congregation and I believe no loving father will abandon his children

[@nancybillones1647]

Thanks for a wonderful explanation Dr. Pitre. I've always been wondering what this passage meant. God bless.

[@samarkandmarquez7577]

This is the most concise explanation I think I've seen in this yet, thanks, Dr.

[@tharangaratnayake1288]

Praise the LORD

[@jared1932]

Maraming Salamat Hesukristo!

[@DarkAngel-cj6sx]

It makes sense now. Thank you

[@unangelitoguardian]

So true. God does not forsake the righteous, and there was none more righteous than Christ. I have felt abondoned many times, and I need to remember and trust that he still loves me and does not abandon his children.

[@jesse8254]

So helpful! I always got stuck on his last words.

[@charlesbaraza2580]

Thanks Dr .Pitre God bless you and your family for the good work

[@stevenchavez5979]

Such a beautiful explanation.

[@GazGuitarz]

Excellent teaching and clearly explained without having to appeal to the odious habit of scripture twisting and/or the cherry picking of verses to suit an agenda. I was hoping that Dr Pitre might have commented further upon the Saints being risen from the graves and walking around Jerusalem, but I'm sure that he has other teachings on this subject that go further into that puzzling statement. God bless!

[@uteme]

Thank you, Dr. Pitre. I have come to realize that I'm able to trust your teaching. In doing so, my faith has increased exponentially. You're a blessing to many!

[@j0nb0y5]

So powerful

[@awesomeisasawesomedoesyo182]

Beautiful !

[@davidfabien7220]

So revealing

[@Residbuz1]

Such an insightful and engaging teacher. Dr. Pitre is a true gift.

[@sodetsurikomigoshi2454]

When a muslim asks "where in the Bible did Jesus say He was God", my answer is - He didn't say it, He proved it.

[@brunopropheta]

No he didn't. This is mere conjecture based on the words of Paul. But I respect your belief. Also, I wonder why you care about Muslims when there's another group of people who not only disrespect him, but slander him and his Blessed mother

[@nhartigan72]

Very good!!!

[@stephensamperi9251]

perfect explanation, thank you

[@williamberry9228]

Great video. Everything makes sense and backed up by Scripture. Keep it coming. God Bless

[@JamesRichardWiley]

At the moment of departure from the body the energy expands and your sense of self dissolves.

[@Mike-cg5cd]

Dr Pitre you are the best!

[@colombianaenelexterior]

Thanks so much, Dr. Pitre... we are blessed for having you to explain us in such clear way the passages we can’t understand. What a gift from the Holy Spirit! May God bless you and always keep His Spirit upon you 🔥

[@paulmiller3469]

Thanks, Dr. Pitre. I knew the Psalm 22 part, which of course is more significant, but didn't know the varying traditions behind the 'place of the skull.' So, for me, that was interesting. Had never heard that third tradition before, assuming that Eden was up in Iraq somewhere.

[@JordonHill]

Jesus crucified is the tree of life. It’s fruit is the Eucharist. Jesus’ death on the cross reunites heaven with earth therefore the place of the skull can only be the garden of eden. The place of creation. Life out of death. We enter back into Eden when we partake of the sacrament of the Eucharist.

[@SowerOfMustardSeed]

Agreed. Knew the reference to Psalm 22 many years ago. But I learned something from the Golgotha part.

[@Bjt5081]

@@JordonHill wow well put. And it def makes sense. God Bless you brother

[@alephtav4254]

Dr. Pitre speaks like Holy spirit in Him to reveal the TRUTH And the Center of his teachings is just all About Exalting JESUS As Father, Son and Holy Spirit God Bless Dt. Pitre and alk Man of GOD

[@nicotorio8627]

That was breathtaking, Dr Pitre!

[@jonitagonsalves9177]

Thank u.. for explaining this.. I always tried to reflect on this cry of Jesus at the Holy Week.

[@paulhill7726]

So beautifully put Dr. Pietre

[@annjose8039]

So beautiful!! ❤️❤️🥰 gave me chills (of joy). Thank you Dr. Pitre 🙏🏼

[@alephtav4254]

Amen. Jesus as Man in behalf of US. How we ask and pray to GOD Call him Father.. Thank You Dr. Pitre

[@eileen1820]

Thank you, Dr. Pitre. So very illuminating and historically interesting.

[@neiladrianorilla660]

This is truly powerful indeed. Thank you

[@MsHburnett]

Yes I always hoped God would save him from the crucifixion

[@psdesign1]

Thanks Dr. Pitre. your talk is easy to understand scripture.

[@john-carlosynostroza]

Really well presented, well stated. There are many questions we all have but very cool to have someone like you who is clearly quite thoughtful and careful with words. I mean, clearly you know what you believe but you present quite well in a way that can help others find their faith.

[@johnmartin5671]

And another problem: «And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt.» Matthew 26 :39 The will of Jesus was Not to die to save men?? How come?

[@biblestoryforchildrenbyrj1967]

As the Son of God who became human, Jesus was both God and man. So, at the time of the cross Jesus was still both God and man. So in the words, "My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?", This refers to the human nature of Jesus, who prayed to God his Father. The prayer offered by Jesus in Matt. 27:46 is not the prayer of someone who is hopeless, but the prayer of hope. And because of Jesus' physical limitations at the time of the crucifixion (note: when a person is crucified, every breath is a torture), He only uttered one line from Psalm 22. And therefore, Catholics believe that Jesus revealed Psalm 22 as a whole, which is an expression of God's victory over all suffering and also including death. It can be seen that Jesus quoted the Psalms, where at the beginning of the Psalms it says, “My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? … ”(Ps 22: 1) and then ends with a cry of praise to God. This is one of the reasons why Catholics believe in Jesus as God, because He was prophesied before, including births, public works, miracles, suffering, death, resurrection, etc. This prophecy is so important that mankind does not mistake the Person whom God has promised from the very beginning. If this is not from God, it is very difficult to explain how a prophecy that was declared hundreds or even a thousand years BC was fulfilled in Jesus. Warm regards from Indonesia.

[@SowerOfMustardSeed]

The greatest miracle of all is the miracle of the new Jonah - the conversion of the greater Nineveh, ie the whole world! Maranatha!

[@JordonHill]

Beautiful

[@droddick2006]

He didn’t despair at all, Jesus was without sin. Even from the cross, out of love he taught us and fulfilled the OT.

[@susanr3933]

I always thought that the last words of Our Lord before he died were, "iT IS FINISHED!"

[@quidam3810]

It depends on the gospel - the seven sentences are spread throughout all 4.

[@NOSchild]

Each Ending of the four gospels upon the cross Jesus quotes a Psalm and the last gospel of John when Jesus says, +it is done+ this is continued in the book of Revelation written by John. Revelation 21:5 “Behold, I am making all things new.” And He said, “Write, for these words are faithful and true.” Then He said to me, +“It is done. I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end.+ I will give to the one who thirsts from the spring of the water of life without cost. John 19:30 Therefore when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said,+ “It is finished!”+ And He bowed His head and gave up His spirit. +++++++++++++ Psalm 31:5 Into Your hand I commit my spirit; You have ransomed me, O LORD, God of truth Luke 23 44Now it was nearly the sixth hour, and a darkness occurred over the entire earth, until the ninth hour. 45And the sun was obscured. And the veil of the temple was torn down the middle. 46And Jesus, crying out with a loud voice, said: +“Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.”+ And upon saying this, he expired. 47Now, the centurion, seeing what had happened, glorified God, saying, “Truly, this man was the Just One.”

[@bwoutchannel6356]

Interesting that Simon carried the cross part ways to Jesus's crucifixion & eventual Resurrection, and Simon Peter carried the faith as a cross to be bore from then until this day.

[@alephtav4254]

The mystery of 4 incidents happens People persecuted Jesus lifted on the cross Viel torn in two Rock splits Earth shakes HOW it was similar in the old Testamemt Moses lifted Bronze Snake Tabernacle built Rock of Horeb splits And earthquakes and eaten chikdren who are not from GOD side🙏🙏

[@anthonycalipjo8669]

As always, Dr. Brant Pitre is a man of God. We praise you Father for revealing your wisdom unto Him so that by his preaching we may always be faithful in our faith in JC...❤️🙏❤️ Reflection, you can see how Brant Pitre preach the gospel as it is, that is called humility. In contrast with John Macarthur who always mix up preaching and attacking other religions. That's called arrogance and self righteousness, in other words, BOASTING...😆🤣😂

[@bold_lunch2695]

So will God heal the sick if we cry out and we are his righteous ones? I am asking because I am afflicted. I have 3 young children and I do not want to die and leave them here. I have done things that have caused me to be afflicted and its my fault. But can God heal me and give me another chance? Or am I not worthy anymore because I keep screwing up my life? Thank you for your time.

[@andrewestrada9822]

Another explanation why the place where Jesus is crucified is named "Golgotha, the place of the skull" is that it references what God tells the serpent, Satan, in the garden , that She, the woman, the Blessed Mother, will crush your head (skull) as in triumph. This triumph comes to ultimate fruition on Calvary on the cross....

[@andrewestrada9822]

...at the "place of the skull"

[@1mdweldor]

I believe that it was Louisa Piccareta or Catherine Emmerich who said it was the place of Adam's skull FYI

[@Therealphantomzero]

He doesn't fulfill it or just cry it. It's like he's announcing it.

[@Quis_ut_Deus]

So he was not really feeling forsaken (and did David really feel forsaken too?), he was just quoting psalm 22 but he nonetheless suffered the crucifixion... Is it the same when he said "My Father, if it is possible, may this cup be taken from me." He just quotes? He did not really mean it?

[@theclapaolini4322]

Thank you for letting us in on you😮r knowledge of GOD SCRIP😮TUTES LIFE WELL LIVED E😅TC ETC THANK YOU

[@sevenswords8781]

Adams skull was buried there

[@gillfleming1741]

James B Jordan thinks Golgotha may well have been where David brought the head of Goliath, from whence Golgotha got it’s name. Lots of interesting typology down that avenue....

[@marountayar2831]

The explanation of the protestants that the Father turned his face from Jesus or that he abandoned Jesus because Jesus took all the sins of the world is pure nonsense and i will tell you why... First of all as Dr Peter said, you read the whole psalm 22, it is not a psalm of despair but of trust. Second, it is impossible to separate God the Father from God the Son and it is also impossible to separate the divinity of our Lord Jesus Christ from his humanity. Third, The wrath of God came upon man because Adam sinned, because Adam disobeyed, how could God turn his face or abandon Jesus the only one who was obedient unto death, death on the cross? Impossible. Jesus on the cross was not just the new Adam, the victim, but also our high priest, he was praying on our behalf because he was representing all of humanity. Actually because of these words, now we have peace with God again...

[@brandonj3606]

JESUS'S final words to God was, "father into thy hands i commend my spirit."

[@brandonj3606]

@@brackguthrie9470 luke23:46

[@brandonj3606]

@@brackguthrie9470 luke 23:46

[@cnam1258]

At 10:15, I see a break in the time-space continuum...

[@sarabarker2219]

COMPANIONS this that Jesus said to Our Almighty Creator Father, been taken wrong, it means Jesus is thanking God for choosing him for such a great honor of Love and service.

[@GovtWatchdog]

In this interpretation, you’re saying that the Father answers His Son’s prayers by ending His suffering on the cross?

[@manilabry8]

How can Jesus be quoting Himself? He was actually fulfilling Prophecy and yes The Holy Spirit departed from CHRIST because GOD's Holiness cannot be in contact with the sins of the World so that's why there was Darkness at that moment of His vulnerability.

[@rickfilmmaker3934]

But Dr. Pitre, isn't it true that nailed to a cross with the body slumping forward causing asphyxiation, is it true no one could speak trying to breath let alone cry out anything?? The Romans never let people sit at the foot of crucifixions. Weren't these authors taking creative licence?

[@MasterKeyMagic]

a calvinist would say God made the centurion convert. Which he could've done without the crucifixion. It doesn't make any sense.

[@sodetsurikomigoshi2454]

Jesus affirms that He is the new David by reciting Psalm 22 at His last breath. The first thing David did when he received the Ark is bring it UP to Jerusalem. Mary is the new Ark. The first thing Jesus would do at the end of her life would be to bring her up to the new Jerusalem. And John did see her in heaven when he says that he saw THE Ark. That's why The Assumption is in the Bible.

[@AgeOfNefarious_Deception]

WE NEED TO BE SANCTIFIED FIRST BEFORE RECEIVING THE HOLY SPIRIT. Why did Jesus say, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? (My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me?)", just before dying? 34 "And at the ninth hour Jesus cried with a loud voice, saying, Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani? which is, being interpreted, My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?" MARK 15:34 The Holy Spirit had to have left Jesus' body, for at that time it was filled with all the sins of the world and unclean. He (God the Holy Spirit) re-entered Jesus, when He was resurrected, without blemish and cleansed of all our sins. 1 "And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: 2 And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord;" ISAIAH 11:1-2 2 "And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world." 1 JOHN 2:2 24 "Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed." 1PETER 2:24

[@5thdhealth]

To whom it may concern, I am Patricia’s father, and a character reference for her. I can confirm that she is a woman who prides herself in being “independent”. She’s both independent in her thought processes and her actions. Her independent thinking can be seen in her meticulous record keeping, her ability to carefully analyze and solve malfunctions such as: computer related, household related, and automobile related, etc. I’ve known of her working for over 24 hours on a problem. On those occasions when she finds herself to be unknowledgeable about a subject she’s undauntedly researches the topic and/or seeks the advice of experienced people so she can solve the problem herself. When she makes decisions she staunchly sticks by those decisions; arguing her “point-of-view”. Patricia’s “independent” behavior can be seen in her passionate dedication to her points-of-view. She fiercely protects her children, and to her inalienable rights as a private citizen. I would refer to my daughter as an “alpha” female. For your information, I have a Bachelors degree in Criminology with a minor in Sociology. I have worked for the Department of Defense for over 40 years as an aircraft electrician and avionics technician. I have also held supervisory positions where I hired personnel based on their character and other references. I’ve also had to evaluate personnel and their job performance. I, too, have staunchly stood by my decisions before my supervisors or other people appointed over me (maybe that’s where Patricia gets her independent attitude). Sincerely, Walter Herbert Stepping down the chain of command nothing could be worse then knowing my lamb is experiencing the pains of my crucifixion nailed down behind closed doors. If my intentions were to leave her to suffer and die I would not be forced to become my daughter to defend the equality, and honor of my Mother Mary myself. I am the good shepherd; I know my own sheep, and they know me, just as my Father knows me and I know the Father. And I lay down my life for the sheep. 10:14 John Acknowledging the value of my time a true American Father would honor his vows to treat me as himself. Holding true to his pledge of allegiance he would make me a financial offer we both agreed upon, and I could invest my time into setting limitations to avoid harm. Automatically his body will respond to subdue any threat to his dominant position, and he becomes overwhelmed with the sensation to attack me. Inflicting pain is what my purpose serves to prevent, and unless you pull the weed out by the root it will grow back becoming a nuisance. Persecuting me for claiming the fruits to my own labor I am stripped of my title, and forbidden to speak. Resorting to violence, and forced to conform to the rules of a violent sexual offender to have access to the resources I earn to survive was not the agreement. Just as you would not give all the boys control over the lunch money for the girls in a school setting the same should apply in the household for the following reasons. The current practices of sexual slavery and trafficking of women and children are similarly abhorrent to the principles upon which the United States was founded. If you saw the Father raise a knife to your child you would remove the knife from his hands before the crime was committed preventing the criminal all altogether. I have been subjected to persecution beyond what I ever thought possible by a hierarchy of heads on my own justice system. Multiplying himself just like the fraudulent Fathers in the Catholic Church there is no limit to how low they will go to dishonor my role. Standing in opposition to me the beast competes for the most financial power, and paired with a pre-disposition to maintain the illusion he is superior triggers the flight or fight reaction depleting blood from the brain necessary to compute basic logic. Claiming the value of my time will NOT raise his intelligence level above mine. Forced to provide the responsibilities of the justice system for free what right do they have to persecute me or any child for that matter for all the problems which arise as a result of dictator officially taking responsibility?

[@americanwoman8947]

Look at a picture..The Hill actually looks like a skull.

[@kevin90210uk]

It was called the place of the skull because that’s where the prophecy would be fulfilled from the old testament - a saviour will come in your line and crush the head of the Devil. Jesus done that with the foot of the cross on the place of the skull

[@levonet33]

Garden of Eden was in Armenia. Read the Bible it mentions the 4 rivers which are in Armenia(now in Turkey)

[@35TheDarkknight]

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