“The Thief on the Cross: Remember Me”

Series: Easter: Character Studies

“The Thief on the Cross: Remember Me”

April 03, 2022 | Rev. Dr. Brian Howard

Passage: Matthew 27:27-44

  1. Do you have more in common with the thief than you realize?
  2. How does the “King of the Jews” sign point to a larger truth?
  3. What 3 “P’s” do the 2 thieves have in common?
  4. What is 1 realization the 2 thieves don’t have in common?
  5. If you had 3 hours side-by-side with Jesus, what would you say? Ask?
  6. How did the penitent thief change over 3 hours?
  7. How do the 2 thieves differ in their requests to Jesus?
  8. What does the penitent thief acknowledge in his short request?
  9. Do you think the penitent thief knew Scripture? Why/Why not?
  10. Have you acknowledged Jesus as Savior? Does he acknowledge you as saved?
  11. Is there anything you need to say to Jesus before your final breath?

Series Information

Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection account includes a variety of real-life characters both righteous and rebellious. We often see a bit of ourselves in their stories. In studying them, we strive to see Jesus in our story. 

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