Josh McDowell
The New Evidence That Demands a Verdict • #58 Heartbroken
Heart like wax melted within; blood and water from the pierced side are evidence the heart had literally burst
Lesson 230Passion
Heart Poured Out
This lesson explores how Psalm 22:14 connects to Jesus.
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Old Testament
Psalm 22:14
All my bones are out of joint. My heart has turned to wax; it has melted within me.
New Testament
John 19:34
Instead, one of the soldiers pierced Jesus' side with a spear, bringing a sudden flow of blood and water.
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Quick Check
Part 1 - Multiple Choice
Which New Testament passage fulfills this prophecy in this lesson?
Part 2 - Fill In The Blank
Why This Matters
The psalmist described a heart melted like wax within him. When the soldier pierced Jesus' side, blood and water flowed — medical evidence of a heart that literally burst. Psalm 22 described the Messiah's death a thousand years before the cross.
Reflection
Lord, as I meditate on Your Passion, make me patient in trials and faithful in love.