Jesus’ Last Conversations: Grace

Last week, we began walking The Road to Resurrection by listening to the very first words Jesus spoke from the cross: “Father, forgive them.”

We saw that forgiveness is not an afterthought in the gospel – it’s the doorway.

While still suffering… while still surrounded by death… Jesus turns to a dying criminal beside Him and says, “Today you will be with me in paradise.”

Watch the full Sunday service and message by Pastor Dennis Jacobson below.

SERMON TEXT

Luke 23:39-43 (ESV)

One of the criminals who were hanged railed at him, saying, “Are you not the Christ? Save yourself and us!” But the other rebuked him, saying, “Do you not fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? And we indeed justly, for we are receiving the due reward of our deeds; but this man has done nothing wrong.” And he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

SERMON NOTES

GRACE – God’s Riches at Christ’s Expense

• Grace is given, not earned
• Grace draws near to the desperate
• Grace gives us assurance, not uncertainty
• Grace rests in the finished work of Christ

The Grace of God changes everything. Grace steps into the brokenness and offers hope.

Are you experiencing brokenness? There’s room at the cross for you!