The Parables of the Need to Reach the Lost ~ Luke 15:1-10
In our text, Jesus is observed reaching out to the publicans and sinners, The Pharisees murmured against Jesus for this, and Jesus replied with three parables that show the importance of reaching the lost.
v4-7 The parable of the lost sheep...
8-10 The parable of the lost coin
11-32 The parable of the prodigal son
I. The Overview
These three parable reflect a number of things:
1. The Trinity Seeking the lost
a. The shepherd that seeks the lost sheep is our Lord Jesus
b. The Woman who seeks the lost coin is the Holy Spirit
c. The Father who seeks the return of the prodigal - the Heavenly Father
2. The Areas where lost
a. The lost sheep to the wilderness
b. The lost coin in the house
c. The prodigal son to the world
3. The Ways Reached
a. The Shepherd seeks the sheep in the wilderness
b. The woman seeks the coin in the house
c. The prodigal must come to himself before returning
4. The numbers
a. The Shepherd leaves the 99 for one
b. The woman leaves the 10 for one
c. The Father rejoices over the one that returns
5. The rejoicing
a. The found sheep bring joy in heaven
b. The found coin brings joy in the presence of the angels of God
c. The other brother is encouraged to join in the rejoicing
II. The Lost Sheep v4-7
A. The Picture of Christ
This one is truly a picture of the Lord Jesus Christ as the good shepherd
B. We are the lost sheep - Psa_119:176
Isa_53:6
C. The Price to Save the Lost Sheep
1. The Shepherd must leave the 99 righteous
2. The Shepherd must seek the lost sheep
3. The Shepherd must risk His life
4. He carries the sheep home on his shoulders
D. The Joy
III. The Lost Coin
A. Holy Spirit picture
Isa 49:15
Isa 42:14
B. Lost Coin in the House
C. The Method
1. Lights a Candle - Pro_20:27
2. She sweeps the house
3. What is she looking for - Joh 1:6-9
D. The Result
1. The Joy - Luk 15:10
2. Unveil the Coin - Mat_22:20
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