Hosts Shelly and June Volk examine the prophetic significance of Psalm 22, detailing how King David foretold the crucifixion of Messiah a thousand years before it occurred. The discussion highlights the connection between Psalm 22 and New Covenant passages like Luke 24:44 and Ephesians 1:17–18, emphasizing how spiritual revelation knowledge (epignosis) transforms a believer's walk with God.

Key Takeaways:


Prophetic Accuracy: Written roughly 1,000 years before Jesus' earth walk—and prior to the practice of crucifixion in Israel—Psalm 22 provides an accurate description of Messiah's suffering on the cross.


Transforming Knowledge (Epignosis): The Greek term epignosis used in Ephesians 1:17 implies experiential, participation-driven knowledge that shapes and changes a person's life.


Fulfillment of Scripture: Jesus affirmed in Luke 24:44 that everything written concerning Him in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms must be fulfilled.


Son of God and Son of Man: Yeshua walked in the flesh as the second Adam to bear human sin, opening a pathway for believers to embrace their own spiritual walk and trials.


Vision of Victory: Psalm 22 transitions from intense anguish and cries of abandonment to a declaration of God's global kingdom and everlasting praise.

Scripture & Bible Passages Referenced:


Psalm 22:1–31 – Prophetic psalm detailing Messiah's suffering, prayer for deliverance, and eventual global reign.


Luke 24:44 – Jesus explains that all writings in the Law, Prophets, and Psalms regarding Him must be fulfilled.


Ephesians 1:16–18 – Prayer for a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the experiential knowledge (epignosis) of God.


Matthew 27:46 – Messiah's cry from the cross fulfilling Psalm 22:1: "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?"

Hosts Shelly and June Volk examine the prophetic significance of Psalm 22, detailing how King David foretold the crucifixion of Messiah a thousand years before it occurred. The discussion highlights the connection between Psalm 22 and New Covenant passages like Luke 24:44 and Ephesians 1:17&ndash;18, emphasizing how spiritual revelation knowledge (epignosis) transforms a believer's walk with God.
Key Takeaways:
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Prophetic Accuracy: Written roughly 1,000 years before Jesus' earth walk&mdash;and prior to the practice of crucifixion in Israel&mdash;Psalm 22 provides an accurate description of Messiah's suffering on the cross.
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Transforming Knowledge (Epignosis): The Greek term epignosis used in Ephesians 1:17 implies experiential, participation-driven knowledge that shapes and changes a person's life.
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Fulfillment of Scripture: Jesus affirmed in Luke 24:44 that everything written concerning Him in the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and the Psalms must be fulfilled.
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Son of God and Son of Man: Yeshua walked in the flesh as the second Adam to bear human sin, opening a pathway for believers to embrace their own spiritual walk and trials.
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Vision of Victory: Psalm 22 transitions from intense anguish and cries of abandonment to a declaration of God's global kingdom and everlasting praise.
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Scripture &amp; Bible Passages Referenced:
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<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%2022&amp;version=NKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjTr_bnyYeWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ8wM">Psalm 22:1&ndash;31</a> &ndash; Prophetic psalm detailing Messiah's suffering, prayer for deliverance, and eventual global reign.
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<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke%2024%3A44&amp;version=NKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjTr_bnyYeWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ9AM">Luke 24:44</a> &ndash; Jesus explains that all writings in the Law, Prophets, and Psalms regarding Him must be fulfilled.
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<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians%201%3A16-18&amp;version=NKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjTr_bnyYeWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ9QM">Ephesians 1:16&ndash;18</a> &ndash; Prayer for a spirit of wisdom and revelation in the experiential knowledge (epignosis) of God.
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<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%2027%3A46&amp;version=NKJV" data-hveid="0" data-ved="0CAAQ_4QMahgKEwjTr_bnyYeWAxUAAAAAHQAAAAAQ9gM">Matthew 27:46</a> &ndash; Messiah's cry from the cross fulfilling Psalm 22:1: "My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?"
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Shelly and June Volk are Jewish believers. Shelly has served the body of Christ as a Pastor for over 35 years. He is a bible teacher and conference speaker on the subjects of The Kingdom of God, The Mystery of Israel & The Church and for God’s people to be prepared in their hearts for the end of this age.   

June is a bible teacher and conference speaker who is the author of 3 books: 

The God Who Answers By Fire; A Jewish Saga (2009)   

Drinking from the Wells of Salvation with Study Guide (2014)

The Secret Place – 31 Day Devotional (2019)

Shelly and June have been on radio for over 33 years.

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