Luke 15:1-10
Key Verses: 15:7 “I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous person who do not need to repent.”
1. Despite Jesus’ shocking statement in 14:26-27, why did the tax collectors and sinners gather around Jesus? (1-2)
2. What unreasonable thing does the shepherd do to find the lost sheep? (4-5)
3. Who does the lost sheep represent? What does this parable teach us about God’s heart? What is the relationship between being found and repentance? (7)
4. How did the woman find the lost coin? How does the lost coin represent a different kind of sinner? (8-9)
5. What do these two parables teach us about Gods’ relentless searching for the lost and his joy over one sinner who repents? (10)