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204 • T HE S TO RY OF G OD I N C H R I S T : T HE F ULLNESS OF T I ME

The Crucifixion: Jesus and the Two Criminals Luke 23.32-43

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Key Verse

Luke 23.42-43 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.”

Theme

Christ offers himself as a spotless substitute to be sacrificed so we can be forgiven.

Setting

Golgotha, while Jesus is hanging on the cross

• Jesus • Two criminals crucified with him

Major Characters

Jesus is crucified between two criminals