Day 173: Luke 15:7
Luke 15:7
The Blueprint — The Verse
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 persons who do not need to repent.
Memorization Practice
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The Context — The History
Pharisees and scribes grumble that Jesus welcomes sinners. Luke presents Jesus as the seeker of the lost, challenging religious boundaries in table fellowship and pastoral care.
The Narrative — The Lead-Up
Jesus tells three parables of lost things — a sheep, a coin, and a son. Heaven's joy over one repentant sinner frames the Father's heart for restoration.
The Echo — Follow-on Verses
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Luke 15:6
6and goes home. Then he calls his friends and neighbors together and says, ‘Rejoice with me; I have found my lost sheep.’
Read the verse immediately before this lesson (Luke 15:6) to hear the lead-in to the passage.
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Luke 15:8
The Parable of the Lost Coin8“Or suppose a woman has ten silver coins and loses one. Doesn’t she light a lamp, sweep the house and search carefully until she finds it?
Read the verse immediately after this lesson (Luke 15:8) to continue the passage.
Discussion
- When have you experienced God seeking you while you were 'lost'?
- How can your community celebrate repentance rather than shame?
- Who needs you to pursue them with gospel hope?