Psalm 22 offers a vivid portrait of the suffering righteous one—ultimately fulfilled in Jesus—who feels abandoned by God yet clings to faith. This messianic psalm not only foreshadows Christ’s crucifixion but also gives voice to our own anguish and trust amid trials. Through it, we learn that even in our deepest pain, God remains faithful and worthy of praise.
Charles H. Savelle, Jr. is Assistant Professor of Bible Exposition at Dallas Theological Seminary. Before coming to teach at DTS, Dr. Savelle, taught at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (Houston, TX), the Criswell College (Dallas, TX), The Bible Seminary (Katy, TX), as well as Bible institutes in the Philippines, Korea, and Hungary. He has also taught numerous courses in a maximum-security prison in Rosharon, TX. His other interests include biblical archaeology where he has served in digs at Tel Gezer and Tel Shiloh and biblical numismatics. He is passionate about serving in his local church and providing pulpit supply for others. Charles is married to Kathy and have three grown children and five grandchildren.
