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God’s Word to a Sinner:

Criminals in heaven?

Text Luke 23:32-43

2^nd word from the cross:

“Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.”

Opening Prayer

Intro – Jesus’ 7 sayings, Gospel Harmony, Last week recap, Application #1: example of forgiveness & self-sacrifice

Sermon

1 – What is this Paradise?

Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.

2 – Whose Paradise is it? Application #2: proper worship

Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.

3 – How can I obtain Paradise? Application #3: repent, trust Christ & preach the gospel to yourself daily

Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.

Poem – “O paradise, paradise” Fredrick William Faber

Closing Prayer