“The Appeal Of Grace, The Appeal Of Faith” | Luke 23:32-43 Bible Study + Crossword

March 20, 2024 @DannyScottonJr Bible Studies, Lessons, Preaching 0

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Crossword Puzzle Answers

  • Cross Throughout Luke, there is a theme of procession to the  (Lk 9:22, 30-31, 17:25, 18:31-33, 23:26-27) ____. And Jesus says that anyone who wants to be His disciple must deny themselves, take up their ___ daily, and follow His lead (Lk 9:23).
  • Son Of Man (Three words) Jesus is the prophesied (Dn 7:13-14; Mk 14:61-65) ___ __ ___ on a mission – a rescue mission!
  • Transgressors By being crucified in between two criminals, Jesus fulfills the prophecy of Isaiah 53, which foretells of the Suffering Servant being pierced for our transgressions (Is 53:5) and “numbered with the _____” (Is 53:12; cf. Lk 22:37, 23:32).
  • Golgatha Meaning “skull” in Aramaic (also “skull” in Latin is calvaria  Calvary), Jesus was crucified at ____ (Lk 23:33).
  • Lots The soldiers cast ___ and divided Jesus’ clothes among themselves, fulfilling Scripture (Lk 23:34; cf. Ps 22:18).
  • Forgive Even while being killed on the cross, Christ makes intercession for His killers, praying, “Father, ____ them, because they do not know what they are doing.” (Lk 23:34).
  • Insults People mocked and hurled ___ at Christ while he was being crucified (Lk 23:35), fulfilling Scripture (Ps 22:6-8).
  • Wine Vinegar (Two words) The soldiers mock Jesus and offer Him ___ ____ (Lk 23:36-37), fulfilling Scripture (Ps 69:21, 22:7-8).
  • King Jesus is crucified with an inscription over His head that says, “___ of the Jews” (Lk 23:38; Jn 19:20) And Christ is, in fact, the ____ who will consummate the Kingdom of God (Lk 1:32-33).
  • Save Three times, Jesus is mocked and told to ___ Himself (Lk 23:35, 36, 39; cf. Ps 22:8).
  • Wrong One of the criminals confesses that he has done things ___ – unlike Jesus who did no ___ (Lk 23:40-41; cf. Lk 23:13-15). The criminal confesses that he is a sinner.
  • Repents Though, at first, both criminals were mocking Jesus (Mt 27:44; Mk 15:32), one has a change of heart and changes his ways – he ____.
  • Remember The repentant criminal faithfully appeals to Jesus to ____ him when He consummates the messianic Kingdom – he makes a plea for salvation (Lk 23:42; cf. Ps Gen 40:14; 106:4).
  • Paradise Jesus tells the repentant criminal, “Today you will be with Me in ____” (Lk 23:43; cf. Rev 2:7).

Conclusion

In conclusion, Jesus, prophesied the Son of Man (Dn 7:13-14), was on a mission.

Christ endures a public, painful, and shameful death on the cross while being mocked and insulted – despite His righteousness and innocence

In doing so, Jesus fulfills Scriptures written in the Psalms (e.g., Psalm 22, 31, 69).

Moreover, being crucified next to two criminals, Christ fulfills the prophecy of the Suffering Servant in Isaiah 53 (starting at 52:13) who was pierced for our transgressions (Is 53:5) while being numbered with the transgressors (Is 53:12; cf. Lk 22:37).

But though He was numbered with the transgressors, He graciously made intercession for transgression.

And perhaps one criminal finds His gracious intercession in prayer so appealing, that he has a change of heart. He repents.

The criminal then makes an appeal of faith – not only believing that Jesus can save him, but believing in Jesus to save him.

He puts his faith into action by confessing his sin and asking the King for mercy.

May we also graciously intercede for others. And may our gracious actions be so appealing, that others make an appeal of faith (cf. Mt 5:16).

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