I. Jesus suffered physical and spiritual pain for sinners. (Ps. 22:1-21)
A. Jesus suffered the physical agonies of the cross for us. (22:14-18)
1. Bleeding. (14)
2. Dislocations. (14)
3. Congestive heart failure. (14; John 19:34)
4. Weakness. (15)
5. Thirst. (15; John 19:28)
6. Piercing. (16; John 19:34)
7. Scourging and the resultant exposure of the bones. (17; Mark 15:15)
8. Nakedness. (18; Mark 15:24)
B. Jesus suffered the spiritual agonies of God’s judgment on sin. (22:1-13)
1. All His earthly friends forsook Jesus. (11; Mark 14:50)
2. Mockery and scorn characterized those present at Jesus’ death. (7, 12-13; Mark 15:27-32)
3. Sinners were forgiven and spared, but the holy one was not spared. (4-6; Mark 15:39)
4. God forsook Jesus while He suffered for the sin of man. (1-13; esp. 1-2; Mark 15:33-34)