Today You Will Be with Me in Paradise – Luke 23:42-43
Jesus’ promise to the repentant thief on the cross was “today you will be with me in paradise.” What a wonderful promise to all believers.
But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. (2 Cor. 4:7 NIV)
Studies from the gospel of Luke
Jesus’ promise to the repentant thief on the cross was “today you will be with me in paradise.” What a wonderful promise to all believers.
Jesus came as the light of the world, but darkness still reigns over much of the world. Let his light shine through you into the world.
Jesus called Zacchaeus to come down and spend time with him. And it changed his life. How many today would respond to such kindness from us?
This world is filled with things that call to us, offering fulfillment. But if we seek first God’s kingdom, all we need will be given to us.
Many try to hid a rotten interior by putting on a mask. But Jesus tells us to first clean what is inside. And the outside will reflect that.
In response to the question “Who is my neighbor”, Jesus told the parable of the Good Samaritan. Our neighbor is anyone that we can help.
The source of wisdom can either be from God, or from the world. The source is demonstrated by the fruit that your wisdom produces.
People will be offended with us when we live for Christ. And we can expect to be insulted. But Jesus calls on us to bless those who curse us.
Luke described Zechariah and Elizabeth as being righteous in the sight of God. Not because they were faultless, but because of their faith.
What an amazing Bible study to have been a part of. To have Jesus explain what the Scriptures had to say about himself and his suffering.