Time after Pentecost · Proper 29 (Last Sunday of the Church Year / Christ the King) · Year C
Luke 23:27-43
The Criminal on the Cross
November 26, 2028
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"Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom." (Luke 23:42)
Luke closes the Gospel's year with Jesus crucified between two criminals, mocked with the very title that is true of him, King. One dying man asks only to be remembered, and Jesus promises paradise that same day.
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Luke 23 Commentary Enduring Word · David Guzik
Walks verse by verse through the crucifixion and the exchange with the two criminals.
Luke 23 Commentary Precept Austin
Gathers verse-by-verse notes and outside sermons on the whole crucifixion narrative.
Luke 23:27 Commentaries BibleHub
Stacks multiple classic commentators on the opening verse of the reading.
Luke 23 (Barnes' Notes) StudyLight
Offers a close reading of the crucifixion and the promise of Paradise.
Commentary on Luke 23:33-43 Working Preacher
The site's single Lutheran voice on Christ's kingship shown through mercy on the cross.
Luke 23:27 Interlinear BibleHub
Lets you check the underlying Greek of the opening verse of the reading.
It's Good to Be King..., Christ the King (C) Sermons That Work · Episcopal Church
An Episcopal preaching reflection on how Christ's kingship is shown through forgiveness rather than power.
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