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Our scripture this week is Luke 23:33-43. Two other men, both criminals, were also led out with him to be executed. When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not …
Our scripture this week is Luke 23:33-43. Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom. ” Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.”Luke 23:42-43 These are perhaps the two most hopeful verses of all. A condemned thief about to die confesses Jesus as …
Our scripture this week is Luke 23:33-43. But the other criminal rebuked him. “Don’t you fear God,” he said, “since you are under the same sentence? We are punished justly, for we are getting what our deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong.”Luke 23:40-41 “We are getting what we deserve” – what a …
Our scripture this week is Luke 23:33-43. There was a written notice above him, which read: this is the king of the Jews. One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him: “Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!”Luke 23:38-39 The world is attempting to mock Jesus and in doing so, a …
Our scripture this week is Luke 23:33-43. The people stood watching, and the rulers even sneered at him. They said, “He saved others; let him save himself if he is God’s Messiah, the Chosen One.” The soldiers also came up and mocked him. They offered him wine vinegar and said, “If you are the king …
Our scripture this week is Luke 23:33-43. When they came to the place called the Skull, they crucified him there, along with the criminals—one on his right, the other on his left. Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” And they divided up his clothes by casting lots.Luke …
Our scripture this week is Luke 23:33-43. I feel some explanation is in order for this week’s posts. I use the Revised Common Lectionary as my guide as to what scripture I will use here and in my sermon on Sunday. It gives me time to be fully involved with the passage in order to …
Our scripture this week is Luke 21:5-19. Some of his disciples were remarking about how the temple was adorned with beautiful stones and with gifts dedicated to God. But Jesus said, “As for what you see here, the time will come when not one stone will be left on another; every one of them will …
Our scripture this week is Luke 21:5-19. Jesus has told us that we will not know the day or time when God chooses to bring this world to a close. In Matthew 24:36 He says “But about that day or hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only …
Our scripture this week is Luke 21:5-19. But not a hair of your head will perish. Stand firm, and you will win life. Luke 21:18-19 Hearing about the last days is unsettling to say the least. Jesus has warned us about false prophets, false accusations, friends and family turning against us. We must stand on …