THE CRIMINAL ON THE CROSS
(Message by Tanny Keng)
0. Introduction
a) Jesus not only taught frequently about forgiveness, he also demonstrated his own willingness to forgive.
b) Here is one of several examples that should be an encouragement to recognize his willingness to forgive us also.
1. Jesus forgave
a) the criminal on the cross.
2. Test reference: Luke 23:39-43
i) 39 Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, “If You are the Christ,save Yourself and us.”
40 But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward of our deeds; but this Man has done nothing wrong.” 42 Then he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.”
43 And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”
The End ...
0. Introductiona) Jesus not only taught frequently about forgiveness, he also demonstrated his own willingness to forgive.
b) Here is one of several examples that should be an encouragement to recognize his willingness to forgive us also.
1. Jesus forgave
a) the criminal on the cross.
2. Test reference: Luke 23:39-43
i) 39 Then one of the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, “If You are the Christ,save Yourself and us.”
40 But the other, answering, rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly, for we receive the due reward of our deeds; but this Man has done nothing wrong.” 42 Then he said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.”
43 And Jesus said to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.”
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