Luke 23:39-43 (NIV):
39 One of the criminals who hung there hurled insults at
Him: "Aren't you the Messiah? Save yourself and us!"
40 But the other criminal rebuked him. "Don't you
fear God," he said, "since you are under the same sentence?
41 We are punished justly, for we are getting what our
deeds deserve. But this man has done nothing wrong."
42 Then he said, "Jesus, remember me when you come
into your kingdom."
43 Jesus answered him, "Truly I tell you, today you
will be with me in paradise."
Reflection:
Makita nato diri ang isa ka criminal unsa siya mo
response or mo react about their situation. He mocks Jesus and he said … Aren't
you the Messiah? Save yourself and us! While ang isa makita nato na he humbles
down to God, he acknowledges God’s innocence and divine authority.
The second criminal recognize his guilt, he is guilty of
what happen to God. Dili unta deserve ni Lord na ilansang sa cross pero still
gilansang siya sa cross for the sin of all people, the criminal accepts
responsibility for his actions and acknowledges God's justice.
The second criminal demonstrates faith in Jesus' kingdom
and requests remembrance. He has a faith in God and he repent to God. He has a
repentance in his heart.
With this, Jesus promises to him and He assures the
criminal that he will join Him in paradise, indicating forgiveness and
salvation.
Lessons we get from the verse:
1. Salvation through faith: The passage
illustrates that salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ, regardless of
past actions.
2. God's mercy: Jesus' response demonstrates God's
mercy and willingness to forgive.
3. Redemption: The criminal's transformation from
condemnation to salvation symbolizes redemption through Jesus.
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