Questions that won't stop bothering me...

[ice--eyes]

Okay, so then I have another question. In Matthew, Mark, and Luke, when you read of the crucifixion of Jesus, before he dies, one thing he says is: My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?

I have always been taught that God turned his back on Jesus because he couldn't bear to see our sins laid on his shoulders. Why would God do that?

[Gerioke]

Okay, so then I have another question. In Matthew, Mark, and Luke, when you read of the crucifixion of Jesus, before he dies, one thing he says is: My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?

I have always been taught that God turned his back on Jesus because he couldn't bear to see our sins laid on his shoulders. Why would God do that?

God and sin are incompatible.

[Biscuit]

Okay, so then I have another question. In Matthew, Mark, and Luke, when you read of the crucifixion of Jesus, before he dies, one thing he says is: My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?

I have always been taught that God turned his back on Jesus because he couldn't bear to see our sins laid on his shoulders. Why would God do that?

Here are a couple of answers...

http://www.gotquestions.org/forsaken-me.html

You might also go back to the original Greek or Aramaic. I have read that "forsaken" may not have been the correct translation, which would throw off the meaning of the passage.

Something to consider...

James

Edited April 7, 2006 by Biscuit

[Fiosh]

Okay, so then I have another question. In Matthew, Mark, and Luke, when you read of the crucifixion of Jesus, before he dies, one thing he says is: My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?

I have always been taught that God turned his back on Jesus because he couldn't bear to see our sins laid on his shoulders. Why would God do that?

It was at that moment that Jesus took upon Himself the full penalty of our sin --- to lose all connection to God; to have every sense of His Presence removed.

God did not literally turn away. But Jesus was not able to feel His Presence. Remember that Jesus said, "I and the Father are one". When He cried out, "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?", He must have felt as though His very soul was being ripped from Him---an agony worse than the nails.

To know that Jesus would willingly suffer that for me, is almost more than I can bear.

Peace,

Fiosh

[shepherdsgrace]

Okay, so then I have another question. In Matthew, Mark, and Luke, when you read of the crucifixion of Jesus, before he dies, one thing he says is: My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?

To know that Jesus would willingly suffer that for me, is almost more than I can bear.

Peace,

Fiosh

AMEN Fiosh! I so agree. The heart wonders and groans at the LOVE of it all.

[Guest SKAT]

How can I know that God really exists?

Other members have done a great job giving you input on this. There are all sorts of things that make it only logical that He must exist. I was raised to believe He existed - convinced at an early age by all the logic. But I didn't have a relationship with Him. I had never felt Him. I lived most of my life relying on myself and others to get me through situations.

But there came a time when I had reached the end of me. A situation that I could not control or make better. Friends could not help either. And in my desperation I reached out for the God I believed in, but had never attempted to lean on. And He answered that cry with a flood of peace that enveloped me. An overwhelming feeling that it was going to be ok - and then - my own personal miracle - it DID turn out ok. That was when I finally felt His presence and realized He was more than a distant and vague creator. On the seventh day He rested - but He has not rested since. He is there, only a heartbeat away from all of us. Waiting for us to lean on Him and ready to help when we do (a very present help in trouble).

Logic only gets you so far in this world. Part of human nature is that our emotions often pull in the opposite direction of what our brain knows to be logical. So while my head was always convinced of His existence - what changed my life was when I felt Him in my heart. And while I would not wish that kind of trial on anyone - for it was not pleasant - it gave me the greatest gift of my life - FAITH. And now I know I am never alone, nothing can break me because He will never give me more than I can bear. So while the road may not be easy - I know in my head and my HEART that I will make it through with His help (I can do all things through Christ).

To quote a favorite song "the promise was, when everything fell, we'd be held."

I pray that someday you will open up your heart and allow God to hold you in the midst of some situation you cannot control. That you would step out and ask for help. That you would feel that same peace and suddenly just KNOW.

[Oh No Melon]

How can I know that God really exists?

It's a fair question. And both sides of the debate present valid arguments. Here is a website I found useful. Hopefully it can help you in your search for the Truth.

Bede's Library

Oh, Biscuit, I'm not sure why you posted links to creationist websites. The theory of evolution has nothing to do with the existence of a Deity.