THOUGHT PROVOKING QUESTIONS | MATTHEW 27:46

1. Self-Reflection

a) We spend most of our lives whizzing through our days. There is precious little time to self-reflect in order to change our perspective on life.

b) A Bible thought provoking question that makes you think is worth asking. It is aimed to help you get started on one of the most important things you can do for yourself; become more self-reflective in order to improve yourself and your relationships.

c) As you read this question, consider how they might challenge long held assumptions you may have about yourself and others. 

d) You may have to read the Bible Reference to give you some ideas of the background to the questions. 

2. Thought Provoking Questions: Matthew 27:46

a) Why have you forsaken me?

3. Bible Reference

a) Jesus’ Death

Matthew 27:45-56
45 Now from noon until three, darkness came over all the land. 46 At about three o’clock Jesus shouted with a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” that is, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” 47 When some of the bystanders heard it, they said, “This man is calling for Elijah.” 48 Immediately one of them ran and got a sponge, filled it with sour wine, put it on a stick, and gave it to him to drink. 49 But the rest said, “Leave him alone! Let’s see if Elijah will come to save him.” 50 Then Jesus cried out again with a loud voice and gave up his spirit. 51 Just then the temple curtain was torn in two, from top to bottom. The earth shook and the rocks were split apart. 52 And tombs were opened, and the bodies of many saints who had died were raised. 53 (They came out of the tombs after his resurrection and went into the holy city and appeared to many people.) 54 Now when the centurion and those with him who were guarding Jesus saw the earthquake and what took place, they were extremely terrified and said, “Truly this one was God’s Son!” 55 Many women who had followed Jesus from Galilee and given him support were also there, watching from a distance. 56 Among them were Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee.