Luke 23:42

French (BFC) 1997 (Bible en Français Courant)

Puis il ajouta: «Jésus, souviens-toi de moi quand tu viendras pour être roi.»

What Does This Mean?

This verse is from the Gospel of Luke and tells us about a criminal who was being crucified alongside Jesus. He asked Jesus to remember him when he came into his kingdom, showing faith in Jesus even at that moment.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're playing a game where someone has the power to help others win. In this story, one of the players asks the person with power (Jesus) for help to be part of their team later on. It's like saying, 'Please don't forget me when it's time to play.'

Historical Background

This verse was written by Luke, a physician and historian, around 60-80 AD. The audience included both Jews and Gentiles who were learning about the life of Jesus. At that time, crucifixion was a common Roman method of execution.

Living It Out Today

In modern terms, this can apply to someone in difficult circumstances asking for help or remembering them when better times come. For example, it could be a friend asking you to not forget them during tough personal challenges and hoping for support later on.

Topics

faithforgivenesssalvationhoperedemptioncrucifixion

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did the criminal ask Jesus to 'remember me'?

The criminal likely asked this because he recognized Jesus as a righteous person and possibly even as the Messiah. He was seeking mercy and hope beyond his impending death.

How can we apply Luke 23:42 in our daily lives?

We can show compassion and hope to others in difficult situations, just as Jesus did for the criminal. It also reminds us of the importance of having faith, even when facing challenges.

What other Bible verses talk about remembering in a similar way?

Other relevant verses include Psalm 25:7 where David asks God to remember his affliction and mercy, and Acts 1:6-7 where Jesus talks about His return and the kingdom of God.

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