Bible Chapter Summary
Luke 15 Summary
The Parables of the Lost
Jesus tells three parables about things that are lost and found: the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son. Each story illustrates the extravagant love and joy of God when a sinner repents and returns. The parable of the prodigal son reveals both the Father's lavish grace toward the repentant and the danger of self-righteous resentment.
Key themes
Key verses
Luke 15:4-7
“What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine in the wilderness, and go after that which is lost, until he find it? And when he hath found it, he layeth it on his shoulders, rejoicing. And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbours, saying unto them, Rejoice with me; for I have found my sheep which was lost. I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance.”
Luke 15:10
“Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.”
Luke 15:20
“And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way off, his father saw him, and had compassion, and ran, and fell on his neck, and kissed him.”
Luke 15:24
“For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found. And they began to be merry.”
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