1. Sayings From The Cross “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”

3. Jesus Is Not Alone! This was not done arbitrarily: ‣ The authorities who crucified Him. ‣ The scope of God’s plan (Isa. 53:12). Throughout His life, He purposely situated Himself with outcasts. In His death, we see the same thing. It was for this purpose He came to earth.

4. Jesus Is Not Alone! “He had taken the place that was due us, and what was that but the place of shame, the place of transgressors, the place of criminals condemned to death.” Arthur Pink “He descended to the lowest depth of human degradation that He might lift humanity to the height of holiness and heaven.” Rowland Ellis

5. Sayings From The Cross “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” ✓ Jesus is responding to a request. ✓ “Remember me...” ➟ To act for good on ones behalf. ✓ He is not asking for a place of honor.

6. Sayings From The Cross “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” ✓ What is “Paradise”? An anglicized Greek word, translated from a Persian word meaning, a walled garden. 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). “In later Jewish apocalyptic literature... it designates the place of the blessed... (NIBC, Vol. 9, p. 458). When a Persian king wanted to show special honor to one of his subjects, he was made a companion of the garden. When a Persian king wanted to show special honor to one of his subjects, he was made a companion of the garden. “Paradise” is used in the New Testament as a synonym for “heaven” (2 Cor. 12:3(4); Rev. 2:7) “Paradise” is used in the New Testament as a synonym for “heaven” (2 Cor. 12:3(4); Rev. 2:7) There is life for a saved person after his life is over, and whatever it is, IT IS GRAND! There is life for a saved person after his life is over, and whatever it is, IT IS GRAND!

7. Sayings From The Cross “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” ✓ Not only would Jesus act for good on his behalf, he would have an honored place of companionship with Jesus in heaven. ✓ It would be immediately after he died.

8. Sayings From The Cross “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” The criminal’s request: A blessing, sometime in the future. Jesus’ response: The promise of life in heaven, immediately. He received from Jesus far more than he requested!

9. Sayings From The Cross ✓ We see a figure of the gospel in miniature. ✓ It is never too late to turn to Jesus. ✓ The life Jesus gives is a free gift of grace that cannot be earned. “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”

10. Sayings From The Cross ✓ The gift of life is for anyone and everyone. ✓ The true nature of life - eternal fellowship with Jesus. “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”