The Faith of a Criminal

Message two turns from Jesus words and explores the radical faith of the criminal on the cross and challenges us to ask: Do we have the faith of a criminal? Often misunderstood as a last-minute, deathbed decision, his faith was deeply relational, born from proximity to Jesus, watching His grace, humility, and peace even amid suffering and mockery. The criminal understood his own sin, acknowledged his need for a Savior, and courageously turned to Jesus in a personal, honest conversation, trusting Him despite his circumstances. Through this story, we see that true faith is more than intellectual agreement—it requires being in the game with Jesus, engaging with Him personally, and allowing Him to meet us in our brokenness. This week challenges our community to move from head knowledge to a relational faith in Jesus Christ, our Savior.