Parable of the Lost Sheep

1. Garments and Wineskins a. Luke 5:36-38 b. In this short parable, Jesus expresses that the message of God is a new insight that requires a fresh interpretation and way of thinking. 2. The Speck and the Plank a. Luke 6:39-42 b. Jesus warns His followers of being ignorant to their own doings when they criticize others who do the same thing(s) as the hypocrites. 3. A Tree Known by its Fruit a. Luke 6:43-45 b. In this powerful parable, Jesus explains that a person’s outside reflects what is on the…

number one hundred could also refer to the protagonist’s mindset of being chosen to kill the Ivanovna. Another example of the significance of one hundred is a parable of the lost sheep. When a sheep from the one hundred is lost, the shepherd is not satisfied until he has found his lost sheep bringing his total back to exactly one hundred. This parable could explain the pawnbroker’s murder. Raskolnikov saw the her as an obstacle that stopped him from becoming complete, so he decided to kill…

the words of Jesus; words which preceded the widely recounted parable of the lost sheep. “Woe unto the world because of offenses; for it must needs be that offenses come, but woe to that man by whom the offense cometh.” Lincoln understood that America was like the lost sheep told in this parable. He recognized that justice must come through harsh conflict, but a return to moral conduct far outweighed the cost of an alternative. The sheep, gone astray, must return to its pack, no…

The Setting of the Parable Both the placement of the parable in the Bible and when the parable took place in Jesus’ life are important in understanding the meaning of the parable. While Mark’s version of the Parable of the Wicked Tenants is regarded as the closest to the synoptic traditions source (De Moor 63), it is Matthew’s placement of the parable that is most significant. The parable is sandwiched by two other parables: the Parable of the Two sons and the Parable of the Marriage Feast. All…

The creation of the Bible took over 1500 years from the first writer to the last. “It is a compilation of 66 books written by 40 separate authors” from 3 different continents (Is The Bible True, 2002). What is amazing about The Bible is, it has a consistent theme running throughout each and every page. That theme is a crimson thread of redemption. This crimson thread of redemption starts flowing with the story of Adam and Eve and ends with God’s statement in Revelation, “Yes, I am coming…

Conflict is a prevalent issue within organizations, families and relationships. It is not only present within a current societal context but it was also present in Biblical times. There are numerous examples of conflicts throughout the Bible. Each present their own unique set of circumstances and conclusions. A study of Luke 15:11-32 reveals characteristics of authentic and transformational leadership in managing conflict. Managing Conflict Conflict is something that many attempt to avoid;…

chiefly noting context. EXAMPLE: Psalm 1:3 “Like a tree” is explained in the rest of the verse. One should not press every detail or datum about a tree onto the Christian life. I.e., the bark and the sap are irrelevant. 3. Extended comparisons Parable: an extended simile where the story and its application are usually kept separate. Matthew 13:24, 31, 44, 45, 47 “The kingdom of heaven is like . . .…

collectors and sinners gathered to hear Jesus but the pharisees hated it. Jesus points out that Heaven rejoices for one sinner that repents just like a found lost sheep. God makes it clear that he does not condone sin but rejoices when a sinner repents. Therefore who are we to give up on them. 2) In my own experience, one of my brothers has been a lost sheep as he has chosen a path to partying and drinking. He has resorted to not reasoning about that the path of life he has taken leads to…

Matthew was a tax collector, and during his time, tax collectors were considered great sinners. Nevertheless, Jesus came to Matthew. He did this because Jesus comes for the sinners, not the righteous. Matthew decided to respond to God’s calling by leaving everything he had and following Jesus. This made him a great example to all of us today. In the painting, Caravaggio represented the event as nearly silent, and very dramatic. The tax collector Levi (Saint Matthew), sits at a table with…

Therefore, Jesus uses parables to convey his message to the people who are willing to listen. Jesus embeds his main message in his title, “Son of God.” Throughout the Gospel, Jesus has various titles including; The Messiah, Son of David, Son of Joseph and the Son of Man. However, his title the “Son of God” is distinct; it is a metaphor for people’s relationship with God. Jesus makes religion universal and explains to his people that everyone is…