The Thief On The Cross The Promise Of
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The Thief On The Cross The Promise Of Salvation Luke 23: 26 -43 ➡ Jesus delivered up for crucifixion. ➡ Jesus was not alone. ➡ The interaction of the two criminals with Jesus.
The Thief On The Cross The Promise Of Salvation Luke 23: 26 -43 ➡ Examining what Jesus said. ‣ Jesus was responding to a request. ‣ “Remember me when you come into your kingdom. ”
The Thief On The Cross The Promise Of Salvation Luke 23: 26 -43 ➡ Examining what Jesus said. ‣ Jesus was responding to a request. ‣ “Remember me when you come into your kingdom. ” To act for good on his behalf.
The Thief On The Cross The Promise Of Salvation Luke 23: 26 -43 ➡ Examining what Jesus said. ‣ Jesus was responding to a request. ‣ “Remember me when you come into your kingdom. ” ‣ He is not asking for a place of honor.
The Thief On The Cross The Promise Of Salvation Luke 23: 26 -43 ➡ Examining what Jesus said. ‣ What is “Paradise”? - An anglicized Greek word translated from a Persian word meaning “a walled garden. ” - “In later Jewish apocalyptic literature… it designates the place of the blessed. ” (NIBC, Vol. 9, p. 458)
The Thief On The Cross The Promise Of Salvation Luke 23: 26 -43 ➡ Examining what Jesus said. ‣ What is “Paradise”? - In the NT, it is used as a synonym for heaven, the dwelling place of God (2 Cor. 12: 3; Rev. 2: 7). - Not only would Jesus act for this man’s good, but he would have an honored place of companionship.
The Thief On The Cross The Promise Of Salvation Luke 23: 26 -43 ➡ Examining what Jesus said. The criminal’s request: Jesus’ response: Blessing in the future. Heaven - immediately. To be remembered. Companionship. He received far more than he requested!
The Thief On The Cross The Promise Of Salvation Luke 23: 26 -43 ➡ What we learn as this relates to God’s promise. ‣ The promise entails eternal life… with Jesus. ‣ This promise is for anyone and everyone who turns to Jesus. ‣ It is never too late to turn to Jesus and receive this promise.
