Luke 23:42 And he said to Jesus, Lord, remember me when you come into your kingdom. I. THE MARVELOUS PETITION PRESENTED BY THE DYING PENITENT. 1. Marvellous, coming from such a petitioner. 2. Marvellous, being offered in such circumstances. 3. Marvellous, in the spirit it revealed. 4. Marvellous, in its substance and purport. II. THE YET MORE MARVELLOUS REPLY OF CHRIST. 1. The manner in which it was given excites our wonder; no delay or suspense, no conditions or qualifications. 2. When we look into the answer itself, we are amazed at its fulness, richness, and appropriateness. (1) The place in which the delightful meeting was to occur: "Paradise." (2) The society of which the dying penitent was assured: "With Me." (3) The immediacy of the happiness promised: "To-day."Suggestions: 1. A blessed prospect is, in this language of our Divine Lord, opened up before those who are looking forward to death as the step into life. 2. A suitable prayer is, in the language of the penitent, suggested to our hearts. 3. The narrative affords encouragement to those who have long sinned, but who now sincerely repent and earnestly desire salvation. (J. R. Thomson, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.WEB: He said to Jesus, "Lord, remember me when you come into your Kingdom." |
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