Looking at the cross through the gospel lens Luke

Looking at the cross through the gospel lens

Looking at the cross through the gospel lens Luke 23:32-43 Distinctives of Luke’s account Jesus addresses the weeping women of Jerusalem (27-31) Jesus statement “Father forgive them” (34) Jesus interaction with the criminals on the cross (39-43)

Looking at the cross through the gospel lens The Two Criminals What was their crime? Revolutionaries possibly even partners with Barabbas They had very similar life stories but very different endings 1 Corinthians 1:18 - For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.

Looking at the cross through the gospel lens The Unrepentant Criminal A model of unrepentance Hurled insults at Jesus (39) Anger, bitterness, pride, entitlement, unrepentant unto the bitter end Wanted to be saved from his situation but not his sin

Looking at the cross through the gospel lens Jesus Response Jesus said nothing to him

Looking at the cross through the gospel lens The Repentant Criminal A model of repentance & faith Fear of God (Heb 10:31) Recognition of his own guilt and sin Recognition of Jesus’ righteousness (2 Cor 5:21) Put his faith in Jesus

Looking at the cross through the gospel lens The Repentant Criminal A model of repentance & faith “Jesus remember me when you come into your kingdom” A simple and humble request Recognizes that Jesus is a King Death would not be the end for King Jesus

Looking at the cross through the gospel lens Jesus Response Jesus offers assurance, hope and peace “Today you will be with me in paradise”

Looking at the cross through the gospel lens The simplicity of the Gospel Salvation is truly a gift of grace and cannot be earned Eph 2:8,9 - For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.

Looking at the cross through the gospel lens The simplicity of the Gospel Salvation is truly a gift of grace and cannot be earned We are all criminals guilty before a Holy God

Looking at the cross through the gospel lens Romans 3:23 - for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, Romans 6:23 - For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:18 - For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God

Looking at the cross through the gospel lens Luke