Luke 23:32-43

“Perception is Reality”

I. Setting the Scene (32-38)

II. The First Thief (39)

A. The Great Irony of Wrong Perceptions

B. The Grim Reality of Worshipping Jesus based on Circumstances

III. The Second Thief (40-43)

A. The Great Irony of Right Perceptions (40-42)

B. The Glorious Reality of Worshipping Jesus Based on Calling (43)

Questions for Personal Reflection:

1. What are some of the circumstances in your life that cloud your perception of seeing Jesus clearly, like the first thief? What helps to regain the right perception?

2. How can Christian community help you to see Christ clearly? Can you think of a time where this happened?

3. How can we participate in making God’s Kingdom a reality in Mt. Pleasant? What perceptions would need to be shattered both inside and outside the church to make this a reality?