Why Have You Forsaken Me?

What is the meaning behind Christ's words from the cross, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me" (Matt. 27:46)? Today, R.C. Sproul soberly examines Jesus' cry of dereliction. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/why-have-you-forsaken-me/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Psalm 2 ends with an urgent exhortation to "Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and you perish in the way." Today, R.C. Sproul pleads with every listener to surrender to Christ in faith before it is too late to receive the Lord's mercy. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/kiss-the-son/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Greater than the nails that pierced His hands and feet, Jesus suffered the curse of God's wrath on the cross. Today, R.C. Sproul addresses the depths of agony that Christ endured to save His people from their sins. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-agony-of-the-cross/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Why do God's people no longer worship Him with animal sacrifices? Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that the Old Testament sacrifices pointed to Jesus and were fulfilled in His perfect self-sacrifice for the sins of His people. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-end-of-animal-sacrifice/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Does Reformed theology teach that the destiny of the world is arbitrarily controlled by fate? Today, R.C. Sproul addresses the essential differences between God's sovereignty and fatalism. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/is-reformed-theology-fatalistic/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

No one invites Jesus to be the Lord of their life. Today, R.C. Sproul reminds us that Christ has already been exalted as Lord of the universe by the Father's decree. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/the-lord-of-your-life/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

The Christian faith is not a religion of individualism. Today, R.C. Sproul urges us to prioritize the community into which God has placed us: the church of Jesus Christ. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/christianity-vs-individualism/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

Jesus knew how to address the different needs of different people. He spoke tenderly to the weak and directly confronted the prideful. Today, R.C. Sproul gathers principles for godly leadership from the Good Shepherd. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/treating-people-differently/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

The reason we can pray with confidence is because the God to whom we're praying is in control of all things. Today, R.C. Sproul explains that rather than deterring us from prayer, God's sovereignty is our basis for praying. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/we-pray-because-god-is-sovereign/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

How strong is your resolve to bear witness to Jesus Christ in the face of mocking and derision? Today, R.C. Sproul addresses our responsibility to endure scorn and hostility for the sake of the kingdom. Read the transcript: https://ligonier.org/podcasts/ultimately-with-rc-sproul/witnesses-to-christ-in-a-hostile-world/ Study Reformed theology with a free resource bundle from Ligonier Ministries: https://grow.ligonier.org/ A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Donate: https://donate.ligonier.org/ Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts