Skip to main content

THE TWO CRIMINALS

Text: Luke 23:42

Then he went on to plead, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom!”

At the crucifixion of Jesus, two criminals were hung alongside with Him in order to fulfill the scripture which says : He was counted among the outlaws. (Isaiah 53:12).

This incidence that happened on the cross, is actually pointing to the fact that everyone without Jesus is a criminal  (a sinner).  Since the fall of man,  everyone has sinned and come short of the Glory of God, (Romans 3:23).

But up till date, man is still categorised under these criminals. 

1. Those yelling insults at Him.

 Now one of the criminals hanging there kept insulting him, “You are the Messiah, aren’t you? Save yourself…and us!”.Luke 23:39 ISV. 

This criminal knew he had need of salvation yet he chose to make mockery of the only one who can save him. 

Whenever the Holy Spirit is convicting your heart of sin, and you refused to call on the saviour for help and cleansing, you are in the same group with this first criminal. 

Also,  whenever you refused the message of God because of the physical appearance or predicament of His messenger,  you and this criminal are alike. 

2. The penitent criminal.

"The other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing you are 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 you come into thy kingdom.(Luke 23-40-42.)."

Whenever anyone recognises his fault before the Lord,  confesses same and repent,  he will receive forgiveness. 

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.1Jn 1:9.

Just as the  crucified criminal on Jesus'  right hand, you can also choose to ask the Lord Jesus for forgiveness and pardon of your sins. 

Bible Reading:

Luke- 23:32-43.



Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

THE GOOD FIGHT-2

Text:  1 Timothy  6:12   Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. Another thing to pursue in fighting the good fight of faith is Godliness. We understand through the Holy scriptures that godliness is profitable unto all things.   *For bodily exercise profiteth little: but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come.* 1 Timothy  4:8.  You will reap the reward of your godliness not only when you get to heaven, but from here on earth. And this is why we are admonished to exercise ourselves unto godliness. (1 Timothy  4:7), because godliness with contentment is great gain.1 Timothy  6:6. Godliness is the practice of conforming to the image of God by reflecting the nature of the kingdom of God in the course of everyday life. In other words, godliness is living and portray...
Post a Comment
Read more

IT IS WRITTEN AGAIN

Text: Matthew 4:6. He told Jesus, “Since you are the Son of God, throw yourself down, because it is written,   ‘God will put his angels in charge of you,’ and,   ‘With their hands they will hold you up, so that you will never hit your foot against a rock.’ Jesus knocked devil off with "it is written" when he came to him with the first temptation. So, the devil too decided to use "it is written" for Jesus for the second temptation.  Don't be deceived, the devil knows the scriptures too. Second Corinthians 11:14 says,  "Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light." So, it's no surprise when you see Satan's messengers masquerading themselves as Apostle of Christ. 2 Corinthians 11:14.  The word of God is perfect. Yet, many people can twist it to their advantage and ultimately to their disadvantage. A drunk, smoker, fornicator, liar and all sort can justify their sinful lifestyles with a Bible verse. See to it that you do not twist the word of Go...
Post a Comment
Read more

IN MY NAME.

Text : Mark 16:17-18  And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues; They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. Having believed in the gospel (Good news of the resurrection of Jesus and His victory over Sin, Satan and Death), you now need to start using the name of Jesus authoritatively. JESUS said that in His name you shall cast out devils; you shall speak with new tongues; you shall take up serpents; and if you drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt you; you shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. This means that you will undertake all these in the authority of Jesus' name. No matter how small or powerless you may think you are in your own eyes. Once you believe in His name, you shall do all that He promised.   Unbelief was the sin that Israelites committed that wasted a whol...
Post a Comment
Read more