What To Do When You Are Surrounded By a Bunch of Bull

Joe Lake's exploration from Wednesday, April 8th 2026, takes us deep into Psalm 22, the very passage Jesus quoted from the cross when He cried out, 'My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?' We discover that this wasn't just a random expression of anguish, but a deliberate reference to an entire messianic psalm that prophetically describes the crucifixion in stunning detail. The teaching unveils the ancient context of spiritual warfare that surrounded Israel, particularly the region of Bashan—a place associated with pagan worship, false gods, and demonic activity. We learn that the 'bulls of Bashan' mentioned in Psalm 22 weren't merely animals, but represented powerful spiritual forces aligned against God's people. Yet the psalm doesn't end in defeat—it transforms into victory, declaring that all nations will bow before the Lord. This reminds us that even when we feel surrounded by overwhelming opposition, God has already secured our victory. The cross wasn't just about forgiveness; it was a cosmic triumph over every power of darkness. When we understand the full context of Christ's suffering and resurrection, we gain confidence that no matter what surrounds us, we serve a victorious God who has already won the war.