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Lost and Found. Lost and Found. Setting, L uke 15:1-3 T ax collectors and sinners Pharisees and scribes “them” (verse 3). Lost and Found. The Lost Sheep, Luke 15:4-7 Man Importance on the one “until he finds it” (duration) “more joy in heaven” (verse 7)
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Lost and Found • Setting, Luke 15:1-3 • Tax collectors and sinners • Pharisees and scribes • “them” (verse 3)
Lost and Found • The Lost Sheep, Luke 15:4-7 • Man • Importance on the one • “until he finds it” (duration) • “more joy in heaven” (verse 7) • *The sheep is lost, knows it’s lost, but has no idea how to get home.
Lost and Found • The Lost Coin, Luke 15:8-10 • Woman • “diligently” (intensity) • “joy before the angels” (verse 10) • *The coin is lost, but has no idea it’s lost.
Lost and Found • The Lost Son, Luke 15:11-16 • Far country • Squandered inheritance • Citizen of that country • Pigs • No one gave him anything
Lost and Found • The Lost Son, Luke 15:17-24 • “when he came to his senses” • Sincerity and humility • The son didn’t even finish speaking. • How do we view those who abandon the Lord? • *The Son is lost, knows he is lost, and knows how to get home.
Lost and Found • The Jealous Son, Luke 15:25-32 • “son of yours” (verse 30) • “this your brother” (verse 32)
Closing 1) People can go astray. 2) Sometimes the one who goes astray is the least you would expect. 3) God is waiting. 4) 1 John 1:9. 5) Sin treats you worse than you expect. 6) It is amazing what jealousy will do.