Friday, April 06, 2007

Luke 23:33-46 (The Message)

When they got to the place called Skull Hill, they crucified him, along with the criminals, one on his right, the other on his left.

Jesus prayed, "Father, forgive them; they don't know what they're doing."

Dividing up his clothes, they threw dice for them. The people stood there staring at Jesus, and the ringleaders made faces, taunting, "He saved others. Let's see him save himself! The Messiah of God—ha! The Chosen—ha!"The soldiers also came up and poked fun at him, making a game of it. They toasted him with sour wine: "So you're King of the Jews! Save yourself!" Printed over him was a sign: this is the king of the jews.

One of the criminals hanging alongside cursed him: "Some Messiah you are! Save yourself! Save us!" But the other one made him shut up: "Have you no fear of God? You're getting the same as him. We deserve this, but not him—he did nothing to deserve this." Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you enter your kingdom."

He said, "Don't worry, I will. Today you will join me in paradise."

By now it was noon. The whole earth became dark, the darkness lasting three hours—a total blackout. The Temple curtain split right down the middle. Jesus called loudly, "Father, I place my life in your hands!" Then he breathed his last.

6 comments:

Mandalyn said...

Happy Easter to you!!

I know you don't know me but I look at your blog often. I have small children so am touched by your posts and seeing your triplets!

Please visit my blog as I have nominated you for an award!

Joyful Days said...

What extravagant love we have received.

~Blessings

Mandalyn said...

I forgot to write in my blog that everyone that is given the award gets to display it on their sidebar and nominate 5 more people.

Connie Barris said...

Happy Easter to your family...

And because of Jesus...

yes we will be in Paradise, but isn't it wonderful that we have started it now!

Connie

Phyllis R. said...

The verses are such a reminder that this day is a somber one. Thank our wonderful Father that He provided Easter! I hope you and your precious family have a blessed one.

Paula said...

I love the Message Bible. It comes across so strong to me.