Psalm 22:1 begins with the cry of abandonment, 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?' which Jesus quotes on the cross in Matthew 27:46, highlighting His fulfillment of this prophetic psalm.
Thematic focusSuffering, Fulfillment of Prophecy, Jesus' Crucifixion.
Psalm 22:7-8 describes mockery and scorn, which is mirrored in Matthew 27:39-43 as Jesus is mocked by onlookers during His crucifixion, fulfilling the psalm's prophecy.
Thematic focusMockery, Fulfillment of Prophecy, Jesus' Suffering.
Psalm 22:16 mentions 'they pierced my hands and my feet,' which is seen as a prophetic reference to the crucifixion of Jesus, as described in John 20:25 when Thomas speaks of the nail marks in Jesus' hands.
Psalm 22:18 describes the casting of lots for clothing, which is fulfilled in John 19:23-24 when the soldiers cast lots for Jesus' garments at His crucifixion.
Thematic focusFulfillment of Prophecy, Jesus' Crucifixion.
Psalm 22:22 speaks of declaring God's name to the brethren, which is quoted in Hebrews 2:12, emphasizing Jesus' role in bringing many sons to glory and His identification with humanity.