On the Cross - Before the Darkness

I. Christ Crucified Luke 23:33-34a

II. Prophecy Fulfilled – Luke 23:34b-38; Psalm 22

III. Two Thieves -- Luke 23:39-42

A.  The Unrepentant Thief  v. 39

B. Repentance at the Eleventh Hour 40-42

    1.  His Confession before men
    We receive the due reward of our deeds, but this man has done nothing wrong.			
    

2. His Request to Christ
   Lord, remember me when You come into Your kingdom.

IV. Christ’s Response v. 43

V. Final Applications

A.  Death Bed Repentance

B. Salvation is not Dependent upon Good Works.

C.  The Words of the Thief as an Example of Salvation

    1.  He rebuked his fellow sinner.
    2.  He made a full confession of his own personal guilt.
    3.  He bravely defended the Lord.
    4.  He directed his prayer to Jesus.
    5.  He asked for the right thing.

6. He had true humility in his prayer
   7. He had remarkable faith as shown in his prayer.