57 Luke 15:1-10 (Rejoice over the lost)

Saved Sheep & Costly Coins: Rejoice over the found!

I. Review/Background
II. Narrative
1. The setting (15:1-2)
2. Parable of the lost sheep (15:3-7)
3. Parable of the lost coin (15:8-10)
III. How should we then live?
1. The nature of God
a. God loves everyone
b. He seeks after us
Luke 19:10
Romans 5:6-11
c. He wants us to repent
2. How we should minister
a. Be careful not to grumble
b. All ministry must point to repentance
c. Be joyous when undesirables are rescued