, 33.  Two criminals saw Jesus, but only one saw him as his own dear Savior from sin.  Only one entered paradise.  How do you see Jesus? Preached on April 3, 2015, for Good Friday, at St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church (WELS), Hancock, MN.  Written copy available at: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Two-Criminals-Saw-Jesus-Luke23_32,33.html

Jesus Has Swallowed Up Death -- Isaiah 25:7-9

St. John's Ev. Lutheran Church is a Bible-based church, centered on the Good News of Jesus, our divine Savior from sin. These weekly messages from God's Word seek to build us up in Christ, as the Holy Spirit strengthens our faith in God's promises and binds us together in Christian love. Through his Word and Sacraments we are caught by Jesus. St. John's is located in Hancock, Minnesota and is a member of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). Scripture quotations often taken from the HOLY BIBLE, NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION(R). NIV(R). Copyright (C) 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society.