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The Promise of the Cross
This document discusses the third statement Jesus made on the cross, "Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise." It describes how Jesus said this in response to one of the criminals crucified alongside him, who repented and asked Jesus to remember him. While the other criminal was hard-hearted, this man acknowledged his just punishment but saw that Jesus did not deserve death. Jesus assured the repentant criminal that through faith in him, he would be with Jesus in paradise that very day despite his impending death. The promise of salvation through Christ alone is available to all who humbly trust in him.
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- 4. The Cross Week 1- The Agony of the Cross The physical, mental and emotional state Jesus was in, as he endured the events leading up to the cross
- 5. The Cross Week 2- The Glory of the Cross Jesus’ first statement on the cross, “Father, Forgive them for they know not what they do.”
- 6. The Cross Week 3- The Promise of the Cross Jesus’ second statement on the cross, “Assuredly, I say to you, today, you will be with me in paradise.”
- 7. 9am - 12pm12m - 3pm Father, Forgive them… Assuredly, I say to you… Woman, behold your son…
- 8. Now it wasthe third hour, and they crucified Him. Mark 15:259:00am
- 9. Now when thesixth hour had come, there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour. Mark 15:3312:00pm-3:00pm
- 10. And at theninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?” which is translated, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” Mark 15:333:00pm
- 11. 9am - 12pm12m - 3pm Father, Forgive them… Assuredly, I say to you… Woman, behold your son… My God, My God… I thirst… It is finished! Into your hands…
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- 15. The Fulfillment And Hewas numbered with the transgressors, and He bore the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors. Isaiah 53:12Isaiah 740bc
- 16. The Scene The crowdlooking on The rulers sneering The soldiers mocking in word and deed The sign The two criminals The Son of God
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- 18. The Interaction 2 criminalswho are being crucified together with Jesus Each has a different heart condition
- 19. The Interaction The conditionof their heart specifically towards God, is the single most important factor that of their eternal outcome
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- 23. Criminal #1 Then oneof the criminals who were hanged blasphemed Him, saying, “If You are the Christ, save Yourself and us.” Luke 23:39
- 24. What do wehear in these words?
- 25. Criminal #1 Repeating ofwhat others are saying. Desire to avoid consequences A hard, angry heart Blaming others for their consequences
- 26. Criminal #1 Yet anotherperson trying to direct Jesus’ agenda for their own benefit
- 28. Criminal #2 But theother, answering, rebuked him, saying, “Do you not even fear God, seeing you are under the same condemnation?” Luke 23:40
- 29. Criminal #2 And weindeed justly, for we receive the due reward of our deeds, but this Man has done nothing wrong.” Luke 23:40
- 30. What do wehear in these words?
- 31. Criminal #2 Fear ofconsequences Not a hint of self-justification Fear of God Awareness that Jesus does not deserve the treatment He is receiving
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- 33. Why was one criminalhard- hearted but not the other?
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- 35. “Father, forgive them,for they know not what they do.” Luke 23:34
- 36. Have you everbeen deeply affected by a statement that was not even directed at you?
- 37. Have you everbeen affected by someone else’s forgiveness?
- 38. Criminal #2 And weindeed justly, for we receive the due reward of our deeds, but this Man has done nothing wrong.” Luke 23:41
- 39. Criminal #2 Then hesaid to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” Luke 23:40
- 40. Criminal #2 No self-justification.No excuses. Humility and Repentance Jesus honored as Lord Simply asks to be remembered
- 41. Criminal #2 Then hesaid to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” Luke 23:40
- 42. Have mercy uponme, O God, According to Your lovingkindness; According to the multitude of Your tender mercies, blot out my transgressions. Psalm 51:1
- 43. Wash me thoroughlyfrom my iniquity, And cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions, And my sin is always before me. Psalm 51:2-3
- 44. For godly sorrowproduces repentance leading to salvation, not to be regretted; but the sorrow of the world produces death. 2 Corinthians 7:10
- 45. The sacrifices ofGod are a broken spirit, a broken and a contrite heart —These, O God, You will not despise. Psalm 51:7
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- 47. Criminal #1 Hard-hearted andangry, demanding that Jesus change his present circumstances
- 48. Criminal #2 Repentant andhumble, not demanding anything, just asking to be remembered
- 49. “Lord, remember me when you comeinto your kingdom” “If you are the Christ, save yourself and us!”
- 50. Both criminals are asking Jesus for something butHe only responds to one.
- 51. The Request Then hesaid to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.” Luke 23:42
- 52. The Response And Jesussaid to him, “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” Luke 23:43
- 53. “Assuredly, In Greek, this wordis: “amen” 128x in the Gospels I say to you today you will be with me in Paradise”
- 54. “Assuredly, “You have heard itsaid 136x in the Gospels I say to you today you will be with me in Paradise” but I say to you…”
- 55. “Assuredly, “You have heard itsaid Authority claim above the O.T. I say to you today you will be with me in Paradise” but I say to you…”
- 56. “Assuredly, This was imminent “Today is theday of salvation” today you will be with me in Paradise” I say to you
- 57. “Assuredly, Because of his heart, Jesusgoes beyond what is asked today you will be with me in Paradise” I say to you
- 58. “Assuredly, Notice: He does not say,“I will be with you” today you will be with me in Paradise” I say to you
- 59. “Assuredly, Speaking of heaven today in Paradise” Isay to you you will be with me The reward for humble trust in Christ alone
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- 61. is only asgood as the person who makes it. A Promise
- 62. is not basedon your time left, accomplishments or failures. It is based on the work of Christ. The Promise of the cross
- 63. is available toyou if you are ready to surrender your excuses and self-justification The Promise of the cross
- 64. The Promise of thecross does not come from your demands, but from your trust
- 65. The Promise of thecross is yours if you want it
- 66. The Promise of thecross is in Christ alone
- 67. In Christ alone,Who took on flesh, Fullness of God in helpless babe! This gift of love and righteousness, Scorned by the ones He came to save.
- 68. Till on thatcross as Jesus died, The wrath of God was satisfied; For every sin on Him was laid— Here in the death of Christ I live.
- 69. No guilt inlife, no fear in death— This is the power of Christ in me; From life's first cry to final breath, Jesus commands my destiny.
- 70. No power ofhell, no scheme of man, Can ever pluck me from His hand; Till He returns or calls me home— Here in the power of Christ I'll stand.