Why Did Jesus Quote a Psalm While Dying?

The fulfillment of ancient prophecy comes to life as Jesus speaks from the cross, quoting Psalm 22 to reveal how his suffering was foretold a thousand years earlier. Joby Martin explains the deep significance of Christ's words "I thirst" and "My God, why have you forsaken me?" • Jesus's cry "I thirst" demonstrates his full humanity while fulfilling scripture • Christ's words "My God, why have you forsaken me" referenced Psalm 22 through a rabbinical teaching technique called "remez" • Psalm ...