J. Barton Payne
Payne #15 — Ps 34:20
Not one bone broken; Payne connects this to the Passover lamb's bones (Exod 12:46) as a dual fulfillment
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Not One Bone Broken
This lesson explores how Psalm 34:20 connects to Jesus.
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Old Testament
Psalm 34:20
He protects all his bones, not one of them will be broken.
New Testament
John 19:33
But when they came to Jesus and found that he was already dead, they did not break his legs.
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Josh McDowell
The New Evidence That Demands a Verdict • #57 Bones Not Broken
God guards all His bones; soldiers skipped breaking Jesus' legs because He was already dead — John 19:33
Quick Check
Part 1 - Multiple Choice
Which Old Testament reference connects to this lesson?
Part 2 - Fill In The Blank
Why This Matters
The psalmist declared that God protects His righteous one — not a bone will be broken. At the cross, the soldiers broke the legs of the two criminals but found Jesus already dead. God protected His Son's bones, fulfilling the psalm.
Reflection
Lamb of God, keep the cross central in my heart. Let Psalm 34:20 fulfilled in John 19:33 shape my worship and repentance.