Living the Crucified Life
The Crucified Life Forgives and Gives Witness! Luke 23:33-43

The Context:

Isaiah 52:14 “His appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any man and his form marred beyond human likeness.”
NLT: But many were amazed when they saw Him. His face was so disfigured he seemed hardly human. And from his appearance one would scarcely know he was a man.
And they Crucified Him! They Nailed Him to the Cross!

Matthew’s Account: Matthew 27:33-44

Galatians 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God who love me and gave Himself up for me.

1st The Crucified Life Forgives
“Father Forgive Them for They Do Not Know What They Are Doing” Luke 23:34

Matthew 26:28 For this is my blood of the covenant which is poured out for many for forgiveness of sins.

Ephesians 1:7 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace

Psalm 103:1-11 An Old Testament Look at the same forgiveness found only through Christ!

How We Live this Word: “Be Forgiving Even In The Worst Circumstances”

Colossians 3:12-14 “Forgiving each other whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you so also should you!”

Acts 7:59 They went on stoning Stephen as he called on the Lord and said, “Lord Jesus receive my spirit!” 60Then falling on his knees he cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them!” Having said this, he fell asleep. 8:1 And Saul was in hearty agreement with putting him to death.

2nd The Crucified Life Gives Witness to the Lost, Dying & Hurting of this World!” “Truly I Say To You, Today You Shall Be With Me In Paradise” Luke 23:39

How We Live this Word:

1st Always Be A “Today: Believer! Hebrews 3:7-19

2 Corinthians 6: 1 And working together with Him , we also urge you not to receive the grace of God in vain – 2 for He says, At the acceptable tie I listened to you and on the day of salvation I helped you.” Behold now is “The acceptable time behold now is the Day of Salvation.

Psalm 118:22 The stone which the builders rejected has become the chief corner stone. 23 This is the Lord’s doing It is marvelous in our eyes. 24 This is the day which the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be lad in it! This is the Day the Lord has made.

2nd Desire To Fill Heaven With The People You Come in Contact With

Acts 1:8 You will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come Upon You and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem and in all Judea and Samaria and even to the remotest part of the earth.shall be my witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and to