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An English doctor conducted an experiment to study the effects of isolation on people. He built a soundproof room 9’ x 9’ - in size and suspended it by nylon rope. Each participant wore padded fur gloves and heavy woolen socks to eliminate the sensations of touch. Special translucent goggles limited their vision. After Just 1 hour of isolation, some people found it impossible to concentrate. This was followed by feelings of anxiety and panic. Many could not stay in the room more than 5 hours.

Imagine the aloneness experienced by the Lord In the awfulness of those hours, Jesus endured a suffering worse than even the agonizing physical pain of crucifixion: He was forsaken by the Father.

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