Jesus Christ offered paradise to an unlikely recipient: the thief on the cross. While dying on the cross, Jesus Christ extends mercy to this man who deserved the death he experienced. He himself admitted this (Luke 23:39-41). So Jesus didn’t grant this grace to him based on his good works or righteousness. He had none to offer. This amazing Bible account offers hope to all who realize they have nothing to offer God to appease Him.
Bible References: (Genesis 2:15-17; Genesis 3:1-6; Genesis 15:1-6; Matthew 27:38; Matthew 27:44; Mark 15:27; Mark 15:32; Luke 23:32-33; Luke 23:39-43; John 19:18; Romans 3:10-12; Ephesians 2:1-10)
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Thanks to my daughter Katherine for the voice over and my daughter Elizabeth for the cute fox on the artwork. Thanks to my wife Brenda for helping with the artwork and editing.
Biblical references are usually based on the English Standard Version unless otherwise stated.
Music by licensed permission: “Lead Me Home” composed by Steven Leonard Messina.
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