Jesus' words on the cross, particularly his statement 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?' from Psalm 22, reveal his focus on others despite his own pain and suffering. This psalm, written by David, is a messianic prophecy that accurately describes the crucifixion of Jesus, highlighting the separation between God and humanity due to sin. The cross is a necessary act of God's holiness, where Jesus, the perfect one, becomes the substitute for all imperfect ones, bringing salvation and righteousness to humanity.
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