Lesson 4455

 (Lesson 4455)(04-14-24) Luke 23:32-43 

“And there were also two other, malefactors, led with him to be put to death. And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left. Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots. And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided him, saying, He saved others; let him save himself, if he be Christ, the chosen of God. And the soldiers also mocked him, coming to him, and offering him vinegar, And saying, If thou be the king of the Jews, save thyself. And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, This Is The King Of The Jews. And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss. And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.” 

 

Today’s quote relates that when Jesus was crucified, there were two criminals who were crucified alongside him. As they hang on their crosses, one of the criminals mocked Jesus, while the other rebuked him, recognizing Jesus' innocence and acknowledging his own guilt. This repentant criminal then turns to Jesus, asking Him to remember him when He comes into His kingdom. Jesus responded to him, "Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise." This interaction highlights that the criminal, despite not undergoing water baptism, is promised eternal salvation by Jesus solely based on his faith and recognition of Jesus' divinity and kingship, emphasizing the sufficiency of faith for salvation.~