Why Did The Lord Remember Me?

Why did the LORD remember Me?

Prayer

Luke 23:39-43 King James Version (KJV)

39And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. 40But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? 41And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss. 42And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. 43And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, Today shalt thou be with me in paradise.

Purpose: To offer CHRIST to the lost; to encourage all that want to be

closer to GOD; and to demonstrate the forgiving power of

CHRIST

Intro: Conversation at the Cross

Why did the LORD remember me?

1. He rebuked

a. he stood for the LORD in his present condition

b. he feared GOD

2. He confess

a. admitted he was a sinner

b. recognize the goodness of the LORD

3. He made a request

a. he ask for mercy

b. he seek to be in the LORD kingdom

Conclusion: Today you will be with the LORD in paradise