Scripture: Luke 23:33-43
Heavenly Father, thank you for all you that teach us and all that you have given
us. Be with us today as we celebrate the love and grace you have given us. Amen.
Today's lesson is about the end of Jesus’ life, when he was talking with two criminals. Both of them knew that
they had done something wrong. One asked Jesus, “If you are the king, why don’t you save
yourself?” The other said, “Jesus, I know you are the king. Will you remember me when you go
into your kingdom?” Jesus told them that they were forgiven the things they had done wrong and
that they would come with him into paradise today.
These criminals were in a difficult place, being punished for their crimes. Christ was there with them and extended his grace in the midst of their most shameful moments. Are you being a critic like the first criminal? Or are you opening your heart to Christ in those moments like the second criminal? Christ is willing to meet us where we are. Are you willing to meet him?
Memory verse: “ And he said to him, “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” Luke 22:43
Activity:
Cut out cross
1. Fold the top corner down to the edge of the paper. 
2. Fold the top right corner down. 
3. Fold in half along a vertical line.
4. Fold in half vertically again. 
5. Cut along the vertical line. 
Heavenly Father, we thank you for all you have given to us, especially for the
stories that tell us more about you, for your servants from whom we learn, and especially for
your Son, Jesus. Thank you for your grace in our lives. Amen
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