Read
Luke 23:33-46 (NLT)
When they came to a place called The Skull, they nailed him to the cross. And the criminals were also crucified—one on his right and one on his left.
Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” And the soldiers gambled for his clothes by throwing dice.
The crowd watched and the leaders scoffed. “He saved others,” they said, “let him save himself if he is really God’s Messiah, the Chosen One.” The soldiers mocked him, too, by offering him a drink of sour wine. They called out to him, “If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!” A sign was fastened above him with these words: “This is the King of the Jews.”
One of the criminals hanging beside him scoffed, “So you’re the Messiah, are you? Prove it by saving yourself—and us, too, while you’re at it!”
But the other criminal protested, “Don’t you fear God even when you have been sentenced to die? We deserve to die for our crimes, but this man hasn’t done anything wrong.” Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.”
And Jesus replied, “I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.”
By this time it was about noon, and darkness fell across the whole land until three o’clock. The light from the sun was gone. And suddenly, the curtain in the sanctuary of the Temple was torn down the middle. Then Jesus shouted, “Father, I entrust my spirit into your hands!” And with those words he breathed his last.
Prepare Him Room:
The Fulfillment of God’s Plan: The King Was Crowned With Thorns (p.59)
Meditate
A sign was fastened above him with these words: “This is the King of the Jews.” (Luke 23:38)
Pray
Lord Jesus, when you were born the angels declared that you are the true King. Yet it was on the cross that the reason for Your coming was fully revealed. Though you are the most worthy of praise, you did not come to be served but to give your life as a ransom for many. From the manger to the cross we are in awe of your love, humility, and suffering for our sake. Enable us by Your Spirit this Advent season to see as the thief on the cross who beheld Your cross by faith and received the crown of glory. Come Lord Jesus we pray. Amen.
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There Blooms a Rose in Bethlehem
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