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• Illustration: F. W. Krummacher calls the crucifixion the most momentous day in history.

• Dismus and Gizmos were followers of Barabbas.
• They were filled with hatred over the injustice of their situation.

• Dismus was affected by the forgiving words of Jesus.
• When all others had forsaken Jesus, Dismus reached out and received a guarantee of the kingdom.
• This thief's confession of Christ was stronger than that of some church members.

• It is wrong to use God's forgiveness as an opportunity to continue in sin.
• Illustration: A young man who understood the Gospel but chose to live his own way, died suddenly.
• No matter how far we've fallen, Christ's grace and mercy are there.

• All conversions are instantaneous, no matter how long the gestation.
• Grace means there is nothing we can do to earn salvation.

• Illustration: Kennedy poetically compares his life as a child who "had nothing to pay," with his salvation for which he "has nothing to pay."