1. The men on the other two crosses

2. JESUS’ PATH TO THE CROSS IN LUKE Jesus prays in the garden of Gethsemane (22:39-46). Jesus is arrested by soldiers (22:47-53). Jesus is tried before the high priest. Peter denies him. Soldiers mock and beat him (22:54-65). Jesus appears before the Jewish leaders. They condemn him (22:66-71). Jesus is taken to Pilate, the Roman governor, who sends him to Herod who sends him back to Pilate (23:1-12) Jesus appears again before Pilate who gives in to the crowd and condemns Jesus to die on the cross (23:13-25). Thurs. PM Friday Dark AM Friday Light AM

3. ISAIAH’S PROPHECY OF THE TWO THIEVES Mark 15:28 – They crucified two robbers with Him, one on His right and one on His left. 2 And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “And He was numbered with transgressors.” [KJV]. Isaiah 53:12 – …He poured out his life unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors; for He bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

4. ISAIAH’S PROPHECY OF THE TWO THIEVES Mark 15:28 – They crucified two robbers with Him, one on His right and one on His left. 2 And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “And He was numbered with transgressors.” [KJV]. Isaiah 53:12 – …He poured out his life unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors; for He bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

5. ISAIAH’S PROPHECY OF THE TWO THIEVES Mark 15:28 – They crucified two robbers with Him, one on His right and one on His left. 2 And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “And He was numbered with transgressors.” [KJV]. Isaiah 53:12 – …He poured out his life unto death, and was numbered with the transgressors; for He bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

6. BOTH THIEVES MOCKED JESUS AT FIRST Matthew 27:44 – The robbers who had been crucified with Him were also insulting Him with the same words. Mark 15:32 – Those crucified with him also heaped insults on him.

7. 1.He admitted he was a sinner. 2.He realized God would punish his sin. 3.He realized Jesus was his only hope. 4.He asked Jesus for eternal life, believing he could provide it. “ Remember me when you come into your kingdom.” THE REASONING OF THE 2 ND THIEF (LUKE 23:40-43)

8. 1.He admitted he was a sinner. 2.He realized his sin must be punished. 3.He realized Jesus was his only hope. 4.He asked Jesus for eternal life, believing he could provide it. 1.I must admit I’m a sinner. Romans 3:10 – There is no one righteous, not even one… Romans 3:23 … for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. HOW CAN I KNOW I’M GOING TO HEAVEN?

9. 2.God must punish my sin. Romans 1:18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men… Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death… Hebrews 9:27 – Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment, 1.He admitted he was a sinner. 2.He realized his sin must be punished. 3.He realized Jesus was his only hope. 4.He asked Jesus for eternal life, believing he could provide it. HOW CAN I KNOW I’M GOING TO HEAVEN?

10. 3.Jesus is my only hope because He paid for my sin. Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 1 Peter 2:24 – He himself bore our sins in his body on the cross. 2 Corinthians 5:21 – God made him who had no sin to be sin for us… 1.He admitted he was a sinner. 2.He realized his sin must be punished. 3.He realized Jesus was his only hope. 4.He asked Jesus for eternal life, believing he could provide it. HOW CAN I KNOW I’M GOING TO HEAVEN?

11. 4.I must choose to put my faith in Jesus Christ alone. John 3:16 – For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. Romans 3:22 – This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe. 1.He admitted he was a sinner. 2.He realized his sin must be punished. 3.He realized Jesus was his only hope. 4.He asked Jesus for eternal life, believing he could provide it. HOW CAN I KNOW I’M GOING TO HEAVEN?

12. WHAT ARE YOU TRUSTING IN TO GET TO HEAVEN? Ephesians 2:8-9 – For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith- -and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-- not by works, so that no one can boast. ChristGood Works Christ + Works