Series: Easter: Character Studies
“The Thief on the Cross: Remember Me”
April 03, 2022 | Rev. Dr. Brian Howard
Passage: Matthew 27:27-44
- Do you have more in common with the thief than you realize?
- How does the “King of the Jews” sign point to a larger truth?
- What 3 “P’s” do the 2 thieves have in common?
- What is 1 realization the 2 thieves don’t have in common?
- If you had 3 hours side-by-side with Jesus, what would you say? Ask?
- How did the penitent thief change over 3 hours?
- How do the 2 thieves differ in their requests to Jesus?
- What does the penitent thief acknowledge in his short request?
- Do you think the penitent thief knew Scripture? Why/Why not?
- Have you acknowledged Jesus as Savior? Does he acknowledge you as saved?
- 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.