The Scandal of the Cross (Luke 23:39-43) Main Idea of Luke’s Gospel: To present Jesus as the fullfillment of God’s promises to Israel and the compassionate Savior, emphasizing his ministry to the marginalized and his journey to the cross as the ultimate expression of God’s love and the means of salvation for all who believe. … Continue reading Grace for the Ungraceable: The Scandal of the Cross (Luke 23:39-43)