The Joy of God Who Seeks
Lucas 15:1-10 - The Joy of God Who Seeks The Parables of the Lost Sheep and the Lost Coin "There will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance." - Lk 15:7 1. Introduction - Who is this Gospel for? My dear brothers and sisters, look at the first line of Luke today. It tells us everything. "The tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to listen to Jesus, and the Pharisees and scribes murmured." There are two groups around Jesus. The sinners who know they are lost, and the self-righteous who think they are found. And Jesus tells this parable for both . If you have ever felt far from God, this Gospel is for you. If you have ever judged someone who is far from God, this Gospel is also for you. Our God is not a God who waits. He is a God who seeks. 2. The Lost Sheep - God Leaves the Ninety-Nine The Story: A shepherd has 100 sheep. One is lost. What does he do? He leaves the 99 in the des...