The Thief on the Cross
Scott McKinney
Matthew 27:27-31; Luke 23:40-43
April 2nd, 2023
“Then two robbers were crucified with him, one on the right and one on the left.” —Matthew 27:38 (ESV)
Crucifixion was meant to be as painful and
Crucifixion was an occasion for
The people passing by looked at Jesus as the ultimate
“And the robbers who were crucified with him also reviled him in the same way. —Matthew 26:44 (ESV)
“One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at him:
“Aren’t you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!”
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 23:39-41“Jesus remember me when you come into your kingdom.” —Luke 23:42
“Jesus answered him, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” —Luke 23:43
The thief on the cross knew three simple things.
1. He was
2. Jesus was
3. Jesus was going to
Study Questions Week of April 2-8, 2023
Were you ever teased in your family growing up? What was it for?
What is the difference between being teased and mocked?
Read 1 Peter 2:23…
Have you ever been mocked? How did you handle it?
How does the way that Jesus responded to being mocked influence how you might handle it in the future?
In Luke 23:40 one thief asks the other “Don’t you fear God?” What is the difference between fearing God and fearing people?
The thief on the cross asks Jesus to remember him when He comes in His kingdom. What does it say about Jesus that he promises this man that today he would be with Him in Paradise?
What does this passage tell us about salvation and eternal life?