1. Looking at the cross through the gospel lens
Luke

2. Looking at the cross through the gospel lens

3. 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)

4. 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.

5. 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

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

7. 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

8. 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

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

10. 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.

11. 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

12. 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

13. Looking at the cross through the gospel lens
Luke