Lost. We've all lost something or someone. We all know that feeling of having lost or being lost. In Luke 15, Jesus gave us three parables, and this week we will focus on the first two. The Lost Sheep and The Lost Coin are two of the most impactful stories Jesus told in the Gospels, but Luke gave us a clue in the first couple of verses about Jesus' intentions with these parables. They were for those who were standing by, but they were spoken to the Pharisees and Scribes who murmured about Jesus' receiving sinners. There are many things at play with these parables, but the part we ignore is the culture of Jesus' day. However, it is critical to understanding what Jesus' expects from His people and to understanding the depth and height of God's never ending love for His creation.
